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Liard à la croix du Saint-Esprit - Henri III
1585 (1583-1587) years| Billon | 0.87 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (Henri III) (1574-1589) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1585 (1583-1587) |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
The cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT. NOM. DNI. BENE. (Mm): (trèfle)
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard à la croix du Saint-Esprit - Henri III 1585 (1583-1587) coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great religious turmoil in the country. The coin features a cross on one side and the image of King Henri III on the other, symbolizing the tension between the Catholic Church and the French monarchy during the Wars of Religion. Despite this, the coin was widely used and remains a valuable collector's item today.
