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Brûlé - Corneille de Berghes
| Copper | 1.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Corneille of Berghes (1538-1544) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| Value | 1 Brûlé (0.001) |
| Currency | Florin (1456-1545) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross fourchy with a lion in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering: x O x CRVX x AVE x SPES x VNICA [x 15??]
Edge
Rough
Comment
Struck in Liège.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Brûlé - Corneille de Berghes 1539-1540 coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishop of Liege, Corneille de Berghes, on the reverse side of the coin. This shield is not found on other coins from the same series, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
