Florin - George of Austria

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1544-1545
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Florin (1/2)
Currency Florin (1456-1545)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.17 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#340, Dengis Liege#870
Obverse description St. George slaying dragon, bishop`s arms in front.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS ⸰ AB ⸰AVSTREA
(Translation: George of Austria.)
Reverse description Floriate cross with arms of Liege, Bouillon-Liege, Looz and Franchimont in angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + EPS ⸰ LEOD ⸰ DVX ⸰ BVLLO ⸰ COMES ⸰ LOS
(Translation: Bishop of Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Count of Looz.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1544-1545) - -
Numisquare ID 6078247760
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