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1 Liard - Charles II
| Copper | 3.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1691 |
| Value | 1 Liard (Oord) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned, quartered arms dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVS · DVX · BVRG · BRAB · Z
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, etc.
Comment
Liard of 12 mites.
This type is most easily differentiated from the later type N#8591 by the placement of the date, with the shield splitting the date for this type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Liard coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, had led to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1588, and the Spanish Netherlands was a part of this republic. The coin was minted during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands at the time. Despite the political and economic challenges of the time, the coin was made of copper, which was a relatively valuable metal at the time, indicating that it was still an important part of the local economy.
