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Liard - John II of Bourbon ND
| Silver | 1.63 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John II (1470-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1470-1488 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#170536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée, in angles four clovers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SIT:NOME:DRI:BENED
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
A mint operated in Trevoux under the House of Bourbon and the usufructuary princes. It is assumed that it was in the perimeter of the house of the Lords of Villars that the first mint was set up from 1414.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard coin is that it was minted during the reign of John II of Bourbon, who was a powerful French prince and military leader. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. This suggests that the Principality of Dombes, where the coin was minted, was a wealthy and influential region in France during the 15th century.
