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1/2 Ernestus

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1582
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Value 3 Patards (3⁄20)
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Obverse description Central field displays the quartered coat of arms of Ernest of Bavaria, Prince-Bishop of Liège, surmounted by a bishop's mitre and flanked by partial heraldic supporters. The shield incorporates the arms of Bavaria, Liège, Bouillon, and Looz. A circular Latin legend runs along the periphery, partially visible on this heavily clipped and worn hammered flan, reading ERNEST. BAV. DVX. EP. LEO. DVX. B. CO. LOS., identifying Ernest, Duke of Bavaria, Bishop of Liège, Duke of Bouillon and Count of Looz.
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Obverse lettering (GLAND) ERNEST. BAV. DVX. EP. LEO. DVX. B. CO. LOS..
(Translation: Ernest, duc de Bavière, évêque de Liège, duc de Bouillon et comte de Looz)
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