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1 Liard - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria 1st type ND
| Copper | 3.42 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1694-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1723 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
In the center perron of Liege. Arranged in cross four different coats of arms: Loon (top), Franchimont (right), Horne (bottom) and Bouillon (left).
Script: Latin
Lettering: EP·ET·PRIN·LEO·DUX·BUL·M·F·C·L·H·
Translation:
EPISCOPUS ET PRINCEPS LEODIENSIS DUX BULLONIENSIS MARCHIONIS FRANCHIMONTIS COMES LOSENSIS HORNENSIS
(or variant)
Bishop and prince of Liège, duke of Bouillon, marquis of Franchimont, count of Loon and Horne
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Clemens_of_BavariaKM# 109
Chestret 664
Dengis 1138
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a small state in what is now Belgium. The coin was minted during the reign of Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liège from 1694 to 1723. This was a period of political and religious tension, as the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire were struggling for power and influence in the region. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Liège during this time.
