© CGB
© CGB
1 Liard - Louis XVI
| Copper | 3.058 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVI (1774-1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1785-1786 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.058 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France. The different of the workshop to its point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANC. ET. NAV. RE. BD 1785
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Liard coin was a very small denomination coin, with a value of 1/240 of a French livre, and was primarily used for small transactions and as change. Despite its small value, the coin was made of copper, which was a relatively valuable metal at the time, and was produced in large quantities to meet the demand for small change in the French economy.
