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Liard - Charles II
| Copper | 3.62 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Arches-Charleville (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles II Gonzaga-Nevers (1637-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1656 |
| Value | 3 Deniers (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Three lilies around a large A, below the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIARD•
•DE•
•FRANC•C•
A
Translation: Liard of France.
Comment
Imitation of the Liard of France of Louis XIV (see link below)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Charles II 1655-1656 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Arches-Charleville was a small state located in the northeastern part of the country, and it was during the reign of Charles II that the principality began to mint its own coins. Despite the political instability of the time, the Liard coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the region.
