Liard - John Theodore of Bavaria 1st period, date obverse in two lines
| Copper | 3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Theodore of Bavaria (1744-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1745-1746 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 1840 |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#29808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Five small coats of arms arranged in the form of a cross over crossed crozier and sword: Liege (center) with electoral cap, Loon (top), Franchimont (right), Hornes (bottom), Bouillon (left).
Script: Latin
Lettering: EP • ET • PRIN • LEO • DUX • BUL • M • F • C • L • H
Unabridged legend: Episcopus et Princeps Leodiensis Dux Bulionensis Marchionis Franchimontis Comes Losensis Hornensis
Translation: Bishop and Prince of Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Marquis of Franchimont, Count of Loon and Hornes
Edge
Plain
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#145 by the date being split in two lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard - John Theodore of Bavaria (1st period, date obverse in two lines) 1745-1746 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John Theodore of Bavaria, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1744 to 1763. This was a period of significant upheaval in the region, with the Austrian Netherlands and the Dutch Republic both vying for control of the area. The coin's design, which features an image of John Theodore on one side and the coat of arms of Liege on the other, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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