© CGB
© CGB
Liard - Francis small bust
| Copper | 3.88 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 | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Crowned Bourbon shield, with three lilies and a bar.
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
Variations on the lettering exist:P.DE.CONT.DE.C.RENAV
P.DE.CONTI.DE.CH.RENAV
Interesting fact
The Liard - Francis (small bust) coin from the Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The coin was minted in 1613-1614, during the reign of King Louis XIII, who was only a child at the time. The country was being ruled by his mother, Queen Marie de Medici, who was struggling to maintain power amidst the political and religious tensions of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and engravers who created it.
