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Liard of Lyon - Louis XIV
1655 year| Billon (.104 silver) | 0.618 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.104 silver) |
| Weight | 0.618 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Anchored cross flanked by four lilies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * LIARD * DE LION. 1655
Translation: Liard of Lyon.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Liard of Lyon - Louis XIV 1655 coin was minted during a time when France was experiencing a severe shortage of silver, which led to the use of billon (a mixture of silver and copper) instead of pure silver for the coin's production. Despite this, the coin still contains a small amount of silver, with a silver content of .104. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history, as it showcases the adaptability and resourcefulness of the French mint during a time of scarcity.
