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Liard - Ernest of Bavaria ND
1606 year| Copper | 3.97 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1581-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped quartered arms, flanked by two dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEODIEN · DVX · BVLL · CO · LOSSE ·
Unabridged legend: Leodiensis dux Bullonensis comes Lossensis
Translation: ... Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Count of Looz
Edge
Plain
Comment
According to a regulation, coins of this type minted in Maaseik had to bear a clear sign to distinguish them from those of Liège.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard - Ernest of Bavaria ND (1606) from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3.97 g is that it features an image of Ernest of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liège from 1594 to 1612. This coin was minted during his reign and features his portrait on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the political and economic context of the time.
