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| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai |
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| Year | 1562-1570 |
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| Value | 5 Patards (1/4) |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by a large quartered heraldic shield displaying the arms of Maximilian of Berghes: the upper chief quarter bears a displayed eagle, the middle quarters feature rampant lions and barry-paly charges, and the base quarters incorporate lozenges and additional heraldic devices. The shield is set within a beaded inner circle. A Latin legend in Gothic lettering encircles the entire design, reading the bishop's full titles and dignities. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | + M* A* BER* D* G* ARC EPS* ✿ * CA* S* IMP* P* C (Translation: Maximilian of Berghes, by the grace of God archbishop of Cambrai sacred by the emperor and prince of Cambrai.) |
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