Liard - Maurice of Nassau
| Billon | 0.58 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Orange (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Maurice of Nassau (1618-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1625 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#236669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Hollow cross with leaves in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 📯 SOLI. DEO. HONOR. ET. G.
Translation: Only to god, honor and glory.
Comment
Imitation of the Liard of Mary, princess of Dombes (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard - Maurice of Nassau 1618-1625 coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The Principality of Orange, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in what is now southern France, and it was a Protestant enclave surrounded by Catholic territories. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the principality's independence and religious identity during a time of religious conflict and political instability.
