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Liard / Oord - Floris of Palland
1590 year| Copper | 5.0 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Culemborg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Florence of Pallandt (Floris van Pallandt) (1555-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 1 Liard (Oord) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines on a square tablet in an ornate frame. Denomination above and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P IIII
LIBER
TAS.VI
TA:CA
RIOR
1590
Unabridged legend: Libertas Vita Carior
Translation: Freedom is dearer than Life
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard / Oord - Floris of Palland 1590 coin is that it features a unique combination of motifs from both the County of Culemborg and the Dutch States. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a lion, which is a symbol of the County of Culemborg, while the reverse side features the image of a knight, which is a symbol of the Dutch States. This blending of motifs reflects the complex political landscape of the region during the 16th century, when the Dutch States were still part of the Habsburg Empire.