1 Oord / Liard - Ferdinand and Elizabeth
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reckem (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Ferdinand of Aspremont-Lynden (Ferdinand van Aspremont-Lynden) (1636-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1646 |
| Value | 1 Oord (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1553-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crown above three shields of arms, two above one.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FERD · COM · DE · LIN · RECHEM
Unabridged legend: FERDinandvs.COMes.De.LINden.RECHEM
Translation: Ferdinand of Lynden, Count of Reckheim.
Comment
Reckheim is found under Austrian Netherlands in the KM catalog. Many legend variants are known.As Ferdinand and Elisabeth were married in 1643, it is believed that this type was struck starting from 1643, even though some are dated a few years earlier.
This Holy Roman Empire county was specialized in counterfeiting currencies of its neighbors (Spanish Netherlands, United Provinces, Liege).
This coin imitates the earlier liard of Albert and Isabel of Spain (Spanish Netherlands. See link).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Oord / Liard coin from the Lordship of Reckem is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still features the portraits of both Ferdinand and Elizabeth, indicating the importance of the ruling couple during that time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that the coin was intended for everyday use by the common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
