© JM
© JM
Liard - Jean-Théodore of Bavaria 1st period, date obverse
1744 year| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Theodore of Bavaria (1744-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1744 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Five coats of arms in the shape of a cross; County of Looz (top), County of Hornes (bottom), Marquisat of Franchimont (right), Duchy of Bouillon (left), Liège surmounted by a ducal cap (center).
Script: Latin
Lettering: EP · ET · PRIN · LEO · DVX · B · M · F · C · L · H
Comment
Liards of the first period, 1744-1746 bear the titles EP ET PRIN (Prince-bishop).This type can be differentiated from KM#146 by the date appearing on the obverse, and from KM#150 by the date being on just one line.
Interesting fact
The Liard coin was minted during the reign of Jean-Théodore of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liège from 1743 to 1763. During his reign, he implemented several reforms aimed at modernizing the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, including the introduction of a new currency system. The Liard coin was part of this new system and was used widely in the region during that time.
