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Liard - Charles III as King Charles VII ND
| Billon | 1.38 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States) and France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1422-1440) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1422-1440 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Dolphin on the left topped with a lily intersecting the legend at the top.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DALPHS* VIENENSIS.
Lettering (regular font): DALPHS* VIENENSIS.
Unabridged legend: Dalphinus Viennensis
Translation: Dauphin of the Viennese
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. Charles III, also known as Charles VII, was the king of France during this time, and he faced many challenges, including the Hundred Years' War with England and the struggle for power with the French nobility. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent, with the Liard being a widely used denomination. This coin, in particular, was minted in the County of Vienne, which was a region in southeastern France that was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location along the Rhone River. The fact that it was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions.
