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1 Liard - Philip IV
| Copper | 3.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Lordship of Tournai, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1639-1666 |
| Value | 1 Liard (Oord) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHID. AVS. DVX. BVRG. D. TOR. c.
16 52
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lord of Tournai, etc.
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: some years unlisted in World CoinsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The Lordship of Tournai, where the coin was minted, was a territory that was constantly disputed between Spain and the Dutch Republic, and the coin's minting was likely a way for the Spanish to assert their control over the region. Despite this, the coin features the image of Philip IV, the King of Spain, indicating the coin's connection to the Spanish crown. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of the region and the political tensions that existed during that time.
