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Liard with crowned H - Henry IV 1st type
| Billon | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (Henri IV) (1589-1610) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1594 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cross fleurdelisée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDIT 1594
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Liard with crowned H - Henry IV (1st type) 1593-1594 from France made of Billon is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The Liard was a new denomination introduced by Henry IV, and it was intended to be a more stable and reliable coin than the older denominations that had been in use. The crowned H on the coin represents the king's crown, and it symbolizes the authority and power of the French monarchy. Despite the challenges of the time, the Liard with crowned H became a popular coin among merchants and traders, and it played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in France during this period.
