12 Sols Brûlé `1/2 Aidant or Gigot`- Ernest of Bavaria

€179,454.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1606
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gigot (1⁄160)
CurrencyFlorin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Obverse descriptionHead of Ernest of bavaria facing to the left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(acorn) ERNESTVS. D. G. ARCHIEPIS. COL
(Translation: Ernestus, by the grace of god, archbishop of Cologne.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms divided in 4 quarters. The upper left en under right are the weapon of Palatinat (Lion). The other 2 are the weapon of Bavaria.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(Loon coat of arms) EPIS. LEODIEN. V. BAVA. DVX. C. LO
(Translation: episcopis Leodiensis vel Bavaria dux comes Lossensis. Meaning: bishop of Liege, duchy of Bavaria, count of Loon.)
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MintageND (1606)  - -
Catalog ID4985920930
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