2 Liards - Philip V 1709 front 2 Liards - Philip V 1709 back
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2 Liards - Philip V

1709 year
Copper 7.65 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States)
King
Philip V (1700-1711)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1709
Value
2 Liards (1⁄40)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.65 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36411
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Crown and shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: 17 - 09 DUX.BURGUND.BRABAN.Z.

Comment

Variety. Bust divides legend HISPAI· instead of HISPANIAR

Interesting fact

The 2 Liards coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 7.65g has a unique feature. It has a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side, which is a symbol of the Spanish monarchy. The shield is surrounded by the inscription "PHILIPVS V D G REX SPARORVM" meaning "Philip V, by the grace of God, King of Spain". This coin was minted during the reign of King Philip V of Spain, who ruled from 1700 to 1746.