© CGB
© CGB
Liard - Anthony of Bourbon and Joan of Albret ND
| Billon | 0.84 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Anthony of Bourbon (1555-1562) |
| Lady | Joan of Albret (1555-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1562 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Hollow trefoil cross with two crowned A and two crowned I in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + G . D . SVMVS . Q . D . SVMVS
Translation: Thanks god, we are what we are.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the effigies of Anthony of Bourbon and Joan of Albret, who were the ruling couple of the Lordship of Béarn, a region in southwestern France. The coin was minted during their reign, which lasted from 1555 to 1562. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, billon, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
