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Liard with crosslet - Henry I of Albret ND
| Silver | 0.77 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Béarn (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry I of Albret (1517-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1555 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + GRA. DEI. SVM. ID QVOD. SVM
Translation: Thanks God, I am what I am.
Comment
Imitation of th Lias with crosslet of King Henry II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a crosslet, which is a small cross placed within a larger cross. This design was used to symbolize the Christian faith and was a common feature on coins during the medieval period.
