© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
5 Patards - Maximilian of Berghes ND
| Silver | 6.7 g | 33.8 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian of Berghes (1562-1570) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1570 |
| Value | 5 Patards (¼) |
| Currency | Évêché de Cambrai |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 33.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Flowered cross intersecting the legend, confined at each corner by two semi-circles; in a heart-shaped circle a double-headed eagle spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEC CITO NEC TEMERE
Translation: Without eagerness nor foolhardiness.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Patards coin from the Bishopric of Cambrai is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Protestant imagery. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Maximilian of Berghes, the Bishop of Cambrai, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. However, the reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Protestant shield, which suggests that the coin was intended to be used by both Catholic and Protestant communities. This blending of religious imagery is a rare example of ecumenicalism during a time of religious conflict in Europe.
