© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Ecu - Maximilian of Berghes
1568 year| Gold | 3.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian of Berghes (1562-1570) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Évêché de Cambrai |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial double eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMI II ROMA IM SEM AVGV 1568
Interesting fact
The Gold Ecu - Maximilian of Berghes 1568 from Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was used to thread a cord or ribbon through, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This shows that the coin was not only used as a means of exchange but also had a symbolic or decorative function.
