Prince-bishopric of Liege 12 Sols Brûlé "½ Aidant or Gigot" - Ferdinand of Bavaria, 1614 – 1615

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Prince-bishopric of Liege Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency Florin Brabant-Liege (1545 – 1650)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Sous = ½ Liard
Year 1614 – 1615
Ruler Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612–1650)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 2.78
Diameter (mm) 22.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Sous = ½ Liard from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued from 1614 to 1615. Struck in Copper. Measures 22.8 mm and weighs 2.78 g.

Obverse
Bavaria-Palatinate quartered escutcheon topped by a ducal cap, flanked by the value.
Reverse
In the field, the perron of Liège surrounded by three shields surmounted by an ornate crown, and at the sides the date. The coat of arms features the Marquisate of Franchimont on the left, the County of Hornes on the right, and the arms of the German Empire below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1615  —
ND (1614)  — (fr) Varité sans date 13%
ND (1614)  — (fr) Varité sans date et valeur 63%
1614  — 25%

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