Liard - Peter II of Bourbon ND (1488-1503) front Liard - Peter II of Bourbon ND (1488-1503) back
Liard - Peter II of Bourbon ND (1488-1503) photo
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Liard - Peter II of Bourbon ND

 
Billon 1.04 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Dombes (French States)
Lord
Peter II (1483-1503)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1488-1503
Value
1 Liard (1⁄80)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.04 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#219640
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Cross patée with 4 clover leafs in angles.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SIT.NOME.DNI.BNEDI

Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Liard coin is that it was minted during the reign of Peter II of Bourbon, who was the last prince of Dombes to issue coins in his name. The coin features an image of the prince on one side and the coat of arms of Dombes on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Liard was an important part of the local economy in the Principality of Dombes during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.