Prince-bishopric of Liege 12 Sols Brûlé "½ Aidant or Gigot"- Ernest of Bavaria, 1606
Information
Country
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege
(1545 – 1650)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Gigot
Year
1606
Ruler
Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern)
(1581–1612)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Gigot from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued in 1606. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Ernest of bavaria facing to the left. (Ernestus, by the grace of god, archbishop of Cologne.)
- Reverse
- Crowned 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. (episcopis Leodiensis vel Bavaria dux comes Lossensis. Meaning: bishop of Liege, duchy of Bavaria, count of Loon.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1606) | — |
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