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Liard - Jean Louis d’Elderen 1st type
| Copper | 3.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Louis of Elderen (1688-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1691-1693 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Five French escutcheons placed crosswise, below the county of Hornes, above the duchy of Looz, to the right the marquisate of Franchimont, to the left the duchy of Bouillon and in the middle Liège.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX·BVL·MAR·FRA·COM·LOS·HOR
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Jean Louis d’Elderen Liard coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Jean Louis d’Elderen, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1684 to 1702. This was a period of significant economic growth and development in the region, with the establishment of new trade routes and industries. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.2 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
