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1 Liard / Oord - Albert and Isabella 's-Hertogenbosch
| Copper | 3.82 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1609 |
| Value | 1 Liard (Oord) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross with s'Hertogenbosch city arms at center, dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIDVCES AVST DV[CE] BV[RG] ET B
16 09
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae, Duces Burgundiae et Brabantiae
Translation: Archdukes of Austria, dukes of Burgundy and Brabant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Albert and Isabella, who were the governors of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium. However, during this time, the Dutch Republic was fighting for independence from Spain, and the minting of this coin may have been a way for the Spanish authorities to exert their control over the region. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Saint Barbara, who is the patron saint of 's-Hertogenbosch, where the coin was minted. This blending of religious and political symbols on the coin highlights the complex political and religious tensions of the time.
