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1 Liard - Maria Theresa
| Copper | 3.79 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Maria Theresa (1740-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Sol (?-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#30723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram of Maria Theresa, surrounded by legend and an external girdle. The Brussels mint mark (angel's head) at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: JUSTICIA ET CLEMENTIA •
Translation: Justice and Clemency
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type of Marie-Thérèse's second program, struck at the Brussels mint.A second variant is known for the legend on the obverse (1759).
a. MAR•TH•D:G•R•JMP•G•H•B•REG•A•A•D•LUX• (L248-2)
b. MAR•T•D:G•R•JMP•G•H•B•REG•A•A•D•LUX• (L248-1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Liard - Maria Theresa 1759-1760 coin from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin's denomination by feeling it. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1759 | 1531168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 | 432926 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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