© CGB
© CGB
Liard - Francis large bust
| Copper | 3.69 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Francis (1558-1614) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1614 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre (1545-1629) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.69 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Bourbon shield with three lilies and a bar, surmounted by a crown intersecting the legend at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·P·DE·CONTI·S·DE·CH·RENAV
Unabridged legend: Prince de Conti, souverain de Château-Regnault
Translation: ... prince of Conti, Sovereign of Château-Regnault.
Comment
Obverse variants:·FRANCOIS·DE·BOVRBON· (a)
+FRANCOIS·DE·BOVRBON(ROSE) (b)
Reverse variants:
·P·DE·CONTI·S·DE·CH·RENAV· (1)
·P·DE·CONTI·S·DE·CH·RNAV· (2)
·P·DE·CONTI·S·DE·CH·RENAV (3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Francis (large bust) coin from Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued in 1613-1614, a period when the French monarchy was facing financial difficulties and the country was experiencing a period of political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used denomination in circulation, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the French people during this time.
