© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Florin - Gerard of Groesbeek
1568 year| Gold | 3.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Gerard of Groesbeek (1564-1580) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | 1 Gold Florin (8) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned two-headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMI II ROMA IM SEM AV 1568
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Translation: Maximilian II ever exalted Emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
The Gerard of Groesbeek Florin, minted in 1568, is a rare and valuable coin that features an image of a bishop on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège on the other. It was made of gold and weighs 3.22 grams. Despite its age, this coin remains in high demand among collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
