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Brûlé, billon - John of Bavaria ND
Billon | 1.2 g | - |
Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
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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 |
Numista | N#308210 |
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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 297Interesting 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.