Brûlé of 6 sols - Ernest of Bavaria ND (1594) front Brûlé of 6 sols - Ernest of Bavaria ND (1594) back
Brûlé of 6 sols - Ernest of Bavaria ND (1594) photo
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Brûlé of 6 sols - Ernest of Bavaria ND

1594 year
Copper 1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1581-1612)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1594
Value
6 Sols = ¼ Liard (1⁄320)
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#354488
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross-tipped column set on steps, flanked by shields of Looz and Liege-Bouillon.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVDIATVR ALTERA PARS

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design, with a crowned shield on the obverse and a cross on the reverse, which was a common motif in coins of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège during that time period.