© Monnaies de la Dombes
© Monnaies de la Dombes
Liard - Louis II
1577 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Dombes (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Louis II (1560-1582) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Liard = 3 Deniers (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with fork-ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DNS.ADIVTOR.MEVS.1577
Unabridged legend: Dominus Adjutor Meus
Translation: The lord is my support.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Louis II 1577 coin from the Principality of Dombes is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice during that time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production. Despite being made of an alloy, the Liard - Louis II 1577 coin still holds significant historical and numismatic value, and is highly sought after by collectors today.
