© JM
© JM
Liard "Aidant" - Ferdinand of Bavaria ND
| Copper | 3.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1640 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the arms of Bavaria-Palatinate with the shield of Bouillon on the whole.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX·BVLLONIENSIS·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard "Aidant" - Ferdinand of Bavaria ND (1612-1640) from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3.3 g is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "Aidant" on one side, which is a half-man, half-eagle creature that was believed to have magical powers in medieval times.
