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2 Liards - Maria Theresa

 
Copper 6.5 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Duchess
Maria Theresa (1740-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1759-1760
Value
2 Liards (1⁄40)
Currency
Sol (?-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#36092
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Crowned monogram of Maria Theresa, surrounded by legend and an external girdle. The Brussels mint mark (angel's head) at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: JUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA

Translation: Justice and clemency

Edge

Plain

Comment

Type of the second program struck during the reign of Marie-Thérèse at the Brussels mint.

A variant of the legend is recognized where the point is missing at the end of legend.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Liards - Maria Theresa 1759-1760 coin from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is that it features an image of Maria Theresa, the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty, on one side, and the coat of arms of Luxembourg on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1759  283405 - - - - - -
1760  213337 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Liards - Maria Theresa 1759-1760 coin.