© Jean Elsen & ses fils
© Jean Elsen & ses fils
2 Liards - Joseph II
1789 year| Copper | 6.32 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1789 |
| Value | 2 Liards (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Sol (?-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned oval escutcheon with a crowned lion, with a forked tail, rampant to the left on a field of burlap of 10 pieces, placed between two laurel branches. Mint year at top separated by the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1789
Comment
Very rare piece, struck at the Brussels mint, the mintage is not known.This piece has not been put into circulation, which explains why the rare copies are almost all in fleur de coin condition. The weight of known copies varies between 6.32 and 6.96 g.
Some sales:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Liards - Joseph II 1789 from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Copper weighing 6.32 g is that it features an image of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, on one side and the coat of arms of Luxembourg on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 459429 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Liards - Joseph II 1789 coin.
