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1 Oord / Liard - Ferdinand Zeeland arms
| 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 | 1624-1657 |
| 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#350426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Zeeland, crown dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS · PROTECTOR · NO 16 57
Translation: God our protector.
Comment
Reckheim is found under Austrian Netherlands in the KM catalog. Legend variants are known.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 Zeeland with a bust of Maurice of Nassau (See link).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Lordship of Reckem was a small state located in what is now Belgium, and it was constantly struggling for survival amidst the rivalries of larger powers. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Lordship of Reckem remained consistent and of high quality, with the 1 Oord / Liard coin being a prime example. The coin features the arms of Zeeland, which was a province of the Dutch Republic at the time, and the portrait of Ferdinand, who was the ruler of the Lordship of Reckem from 1624 to 1657. The fact that this coin was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people, rather than being a collector's item or a symbol of wealth and power.
