Luxembourg 2 Liards - Joseph II, 1789

2 Liards from Luxembourg. Issued in 1789. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.32 g.

Obverse

Crowned monogram of Joseph II, composed of two intertwined J's, bordered by two Roman numerals (II) surmounted by the Empire crown on the left and Bohemian on the right. All surrounded by the legend ending with the angel's head. (Joseph • II • Dei • Gratia • Romanorum • Imperator • Dux • LuxemburgJoseph II, by the grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor and Duke of Luxembourg)

Reverse

Crowned oval escutcheon with a crowned lion, with a forked tail, rampant to the left on a field of burlap of 10 pieces, placed between two laurel branches. Mint year at top separated by the crown.