Brûlé, billon - John of Bavaria ND (1389-1418) front Brûlé, billon - John of Bavaria ND (1389-1418) back
Brûlé, billon - John of Bavaria ND (1389-1418) photo
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Brûlé, billon - John of Bavaria ND

 
Billon 1.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
John of Bavaria (1389-1418)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1389-1418
Value
1 Brûlé (1⁄24)
Currency
Gros (1274-1456)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#308210
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Short cross pattee with two Bavaria shields in opposite angles of the cross

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⁑ NOVA ⁑ LEODIENS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⁑ NOVA ⁑ LEODIENS

Translation: New coinage of Liege

Comment

Chestret 297

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a small state in what is now Belgium. The coin was minted during the reign of John of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liège from 1389 to 1418. This was a time of political and religious upheaval, with the Hundred Years' War between England and France taking place nearby, and the Black Death ravaging Europe. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the Prince-Bishopric of Liège was able to maintain some level of economic stability and continuity during this period.