Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria ND

Reverse

Quartered arms of Bavaria-Palatinate with small shield of Looz at center

Script: Latin

Lettering: COMES • LOSSENSIS

Translation: Count of Looz (Loon)

Edge

Plain

Comment

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This liard exists in two versions. The difference between the versions lies in the obverse titulation. Type "A" reads FERDINAND . D . G . EPISCOPVS . LEOD, meaning Ferdinand by the grace of God, Bishop of Liège. Type "B" reads FERDINAND . D . G . EP . LEO . D . BVL which means, Ferdinand by the grace of God bishop of Liège duke of Bouillon. The reverse is identical and comes from the same corner as the liard (Dgs 1035). This coin was hammered in Hasselt. The city's magistrate is said to have asked the Prince to produce this coin. It was granted on October 19, 1641.

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Ce liard existe en deux versions. La différence entre les versions se situe au niveau de la titulature de l'avers. Sur le type « A », on lit FERDINAND . D . G . EPISCOPVS . LEOD ce qui veut dire, Ferdinand par la grâce de Dieu évêque de Liège. Sur le type « B », on lit FERDINAND . D . G . EP . LEO . D . BVL ce qui veut dire, Ferdinand par la grâce de Dieu évêque de Liège duc de Bouillon. Les revers sont eux identiques et proviennent du même coin que le liard (Dgs 1035). Cette monnaie est frappée au marteau à Hasselt. Le magistrat de la ville aurait demandé au prince la production de cette monnaie. Elle fut accordée le 19 octobre 1641.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria ND (1641-1650) from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3.2 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 likely used as a means of exchange and commerce during this period, and its copper content made it a valuable resource for trading goods and services. Despite the challenges of minting coins during a time of war, the Liard - Ferdinand of Bavaria coin remains a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Prince-bishopric of Liege.

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