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⅓ Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria
| Copper | 1.48 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1615 |
| Value | ⅓ Liard (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Bouillo (left)-Loo (right) on a cross with fleur-de-lis tips.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVP. DVX. BVL. COMES. LOSS
Unabridged legend: Sup dux Bullonienis comes Lossensis
Translation: Supreme Duke of Bouillon, count of Loon.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was struck with dates 1614,1615 and also without date. The prince-Bishop Ferdinand of Bavaria allows 6 September 1615, Jean Simon to strike third of liard to the weight of 28 grains (1.81gr), for a sum of 3,000 guilders of Brabant. This currency is inspired by the last of 4 mites of the provinces of Flanders and Brabant of the Archduke Albert and Isabelle.Different variants of this coin are the location of the date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Prince-bishopric of Liege, which was a small state in what is now Belgium. The coin was minted in 1614-1615, during the reign of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Prince-bishop of Liege at the time. This was a period of religious and political upheaval in the region, with tensions between Catholics and Protestants, as well as conflicts between the Prince-bishopric and neighboring states. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Liege during this time.
