1 Liard - Phlip IV Breda
1626 year| Copper | 3.84 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 1 Liard (Oord) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.ARCHID. AVS. DVX. BVRG. BRAB. Zc.
16 26
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant, etc.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Breda city arms obverse distinguishes this coin from the more common Brabant liard of Philip (see link).During the struggle for Dutch independence, the city of Breda exchanged hands several times, until the 1648 Treaty of Westphalia finalized its inclusion in the Dutch Republic.
From 1625-1637 it was under Spanish control.
Interesting fact
The 1 Liard coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) minted in 1626 during the reign of Philip IV (Breda) was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional designs used on coins up until that point, which often featured religious symbols or other motifs. The use of a portrait and coat of arms on this coin helped to establish a new standard for coin design that would be adopted by other countries in the following centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1626 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Liard - Phlip IV (Breda) 1626 coin.
