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Liard with three lilies - Louis XIV
1656 year| Billon (.104 silver) | 0.695 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.104 silver) |
| Weight | 0.695 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three lilies under a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .FR. E. N. REX. 1656
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard with three lilies - Louis XIV 1656 from France is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis XIV, who was known for his lavish spending and military conquests. As a result, the French economy was facing significant inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, the Liard with three lilies remained a widely used coin in circulation, and its design featuring three lilies became a symbol of French royalty and power.
