© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Petit Brûlé - John of Heinsberg ND
| Copper | 0.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John of Heinsberg (1419-1455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1419-1455 |
| Value | ½ Brûlé (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. In center a diamond with a miter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠MOn NOVA EPS L EODn
Lettering (regular font): ✠MON NOVA EPS L EODN
Translation: New coinage of the Bishopric of Liege
Comment
Chestret 330Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Petit Brûlé 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 John of Heinsberg, who was the Prince-bishop of Liege from 1419 to 1455. During his reign, the region was facing political and economic challenges, including conflicts with neighboring states and the impact of the Hundred Years' War. Despite these challenges, the Petit Brûlé coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, and its design has been preserved in numismatic collections to this day.
