© Monnaies de Liège
© Monnaies de Liège
Liard - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria Second type
| Copper | 3.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1694-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1716-1723 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Five shields arranged in form of a cross: Looz (top), Hornes (bottom), Franchimont (right), Bouillon (left), Liege (center), over crossed crozier and sword.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EP·ET·PRIN·LEO·DVX·BVL·M·F·C·L·H·
Unabridged legend: Episcopus et princeps Leodiensis dux Bullionensis marchionis Franchimontis comes Losensis Hornensis
Translation: Prince-bishop of Liege, DUke of Bouilon, Marquis of Franchimont, Count of Looz and Hornes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Second type) 1716-1723 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 3.5 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of Joseph Clemens of Bavaria on one side and the coat of arms of the Prince-bishopric of Liege on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious change in Europe, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics of the era.
