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Liard - Anna Mary Louise
| Billon | 0.50 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Anne Marie Louise (1652-1693) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1678 |
| Value | 1 Liard = ¼ Sol = 1⁄80 Livre |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit in a smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ DNS ADIVTOR MEVS 1669
Translation: The lord is my support.
Comment
There were a lot of false coins for this type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Anna Mary Louise, who was the regent for her son, Louis XIV, who was only a child at the time. This period saw a lot of political and social upheaval, including the Fronde, a civil war that lasted from 1648 to 1653, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the economic needs of the time. Despite the challenges, the Liard coin remained a widely used denomination in France until the 18th century.
