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Liard - Louis II
| Billon | 0.95 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1574-1584 |
| Value | 1 Liard = 3 Deniers (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#106947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross with lilly ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DNS. ADIV.TOR. MEVS. 1581:
Unabridged legend: Dominus Adjutor Meus
Translation: The lord is my help.
Comment
From 1574 to 1577, the obverse legend is reversed: L. D. MONTISP. P. DOMBAR.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Louis II 1574-1584 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. The Principality of Dombes was a small state located in the south of France, and it was a time of religious wars between Catholics and Protestants. Despite this, the coin still features the image of King Louis II, indicating that the principality was still loyal to the French crown. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that provides insight into the political and social climate of 16th-century France.
