Brûlé of 1 Aidant - Gerard of Groesbeeck

€2.00
IssuerPrince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Year1578-1583
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Liard = 1 Aidant (1⁄80)
CurrencyFlorin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#942
Obverse descriptionGroesbeeck arms in ornate frame, topped by cardinas hat and tassels.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ GERAR · D · G · CAR · ET · EPIS · LEOD · DVX
(Translation: Gerard, by God`s grace Cardinal and Bishop if Liege, Duke ...)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with cinquefoil at center, and small leaf in each corner, dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBVLL · MAR · FRAN · COM · LOSSE ·
(Translation: ... of Bouillon, Marquess of Franchimont, Count of Looz)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1578-1583)  - -
Catalog ID7540223220
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