© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Florin - Ernest of Bavaria
1581 year| Gold | 3.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1581-1612) |
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (8) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVDOL II ROM IMP ELEC SEM AV 81
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus II Romanorum Imperator Electus Semper AUgustus
Translation: Rudolph II, ever exalted elected emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
The Ernest of Bavaria Florin coin from 1581 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Prince-bishopric of Liege, which was a small state in what is now Belgium. The coin was minted during the reign of Ernest of Bavaria, who was the Prince-bishop of Liege from 1580 to 1584. During his reign, the Prince-bishopric faced many challenges, including religious conflicts and political instability, which may have affected the production and distribution of the coin. Despite these challenges, the Ernest of Bavaria Florin remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
