© JM
© JM
Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria
| Copper | 3.81 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1643 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Initials F B flanked by stars and divided by monument, within inner circle, cap at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. DVX . BVL . MAR . FRANCH . CO . LO .HO
✽ F B ✽
Translation: ...Duke of Bouillon, Marquess of Franchimont, Count of Loos.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria 1641-1643 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3.81 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). This coin was issued by the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a small state within the Holy Roman Empire, and it features an image of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Liège at the time. Despite the turmoil, the coin was still widely used for trade and commerce, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
