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Liard - Charles IX
| Billon | 0.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1560-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1574-1593 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Fleurdelized cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: +SIT. NAME. DNI. BENE..
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Charles IX 1574-1593 from France is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The Liard was introduced as a new coinage system by King Charles IX in 1574, and it replaced the older Teston coinage system. The Liard was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, and it weighed 0.9 grams. Despite its small size, the Liard played an important role in the French economy during this period, and it was widely used for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1574 | 24756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1593 D | 286456 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Liard - Charles IX 1574-1593 coin.
