½ Liard - Joseph II 1783-1789 front ½ Liard - Joseph II 1783-1789 back
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½ Liard - Joseph II

 
Copper 1.76 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Duke
Joseph II (1780-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1783-1789
Value
½ Liard (1⁄160)
Currency
Sol (?-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.76 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#17483
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

In four lines, the angel's head (Brussels mint) between two rosettes, the face value and the mint year followed by a point.
External dentition.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEMI
LIARD
1784•

Edge

Plain

Comment

The issue of this new half-liard was decided at the beginning of the reign of Joseph II.
Coin struck at the Brussels mint.

Among this type, it is sometimes possible to find beautiful pieces:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Liard coin from the Duchy of Luxembourg is that it was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and the Duke of Luxembourg from 1783 to 1789. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of copper and weighed 1.76 grams. It is a rare and valuable coin among collectors today, especially those interested in the history of Luxembourg and its coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1783  1362346 - - - - - -
1784  1466464 - - - - - -
1789  1576993 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Liard - Joseph II 1783-1789 coin.