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2 Liards - John Theodore of Bavaria
1750 year| Copper | 7.44 g | 28.1 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Theodore of Bavaria (1744-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 2 Liards (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 28.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 1840 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five coats of arms arranged in shape of cross. Digits of date in the corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EP · ET · PRIN · LEO · DUX · B · M · F · C · L · H
1750
Unabridged legend: Episcopus et Princeps Leodiensis Dux Bulionensis Marchio Franchimontes Comes Losensis Hornensis
Translation: ... Prince-Bishop of Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Marquis of Franchimont, Count of Loon and Horn
Interesting fact
The 2 Liards coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper and weighing 7.44g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of John Theodore of Bavaria in 1750, who was a prominent figure in the history of the region. He was known for his efforts to modernize the state and his support for the arts and sciences. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and cultural developments that took place during his rule.
