© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Escalin - Ferdinand of Bavaria
| Silver | 4.8 g |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1636-1650 |
| Value | 1 Escalin = 7.5 Patards (0.375) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped shield with Bavaria arms, small shield of Bouillon at center, over Burgundian cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPI · ET · PRIN· LEO ET ·S · BV DVX
Unabridged legend: EPISCOPUS ET PRINCEPS LEODIENSIS ET SUPREMUS BULIONENSIS DUX
Translation: ...Prince-bishop of Liege and High Duke of Bouillon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Escalin - Ferdinand of Bavaria 1636-1650 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 4.8 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This coin was issued by the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a small state in what is now Belgium, and it features an image of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Liège from 1636 to 1650. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin was made with high-quality silver, which speaks to the wealth and resources of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.
