© CGB
© CGB
Liard - Francis II
| Billon | 0.65 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | François (1582-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1590 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS. ADIVTOR. MEVS.
Unabridged legend: Dominus Adjutor Meus
Translation: The lord is my support.
Comment
Imitation of the liard of Henry III (link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Francis II 1584-1590 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the Wars of Religion, a series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants that lasted from 1562 to 1598. Despite the political and religious tensions of the time, the coin still features the image of Francis II, the Duke of Dombes, indicating that the principality remained loyal to the French crown. This coin serves as a small but fascinating window into the complex history of 16th-century France.
