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1 Liard - Maximilian Emanuel of Bavaria
1712 year| Copper | 3.82 g | 23.15 mm |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Maximilian II Emanuel (1712-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 23.15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.88 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Shield with the arms of the provinces of the Netherlands, in heart the escutcheon of Bavaria, topped with ducal crown, dividing date and surrounded by the legend and an external grentis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
U. B. B. L. L. ET. G. DUX. COM. P. R. F. H. N&
1712
Edge
Plain
Comment
The KM catalog shows a picture of this type for KM# 17, but describes a coin of Philip V, hence a KM attribution is unclear, as no other KM description fits.
Interesting fact
The 1 Liard coin from the County of Namur, featuring Maximilian Emanuel of Bavaria, was minted in 1712 and made of copper. Despite its small denomination, it weighs 3.82 grams, which is relatively heavy for a coin of its size. This is due to the use of a higher copper content in its alloy, which was a common practice in the early 18th century to ensure the coin's durability and resistance to wear and tear.
