Prince-bishopric of Liege Liard "Aidant" - Ferdinand of Bavaria, 1612 – 1640
Information
Country
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege
(1545 – 1650)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Liard
Year
1612 – 1640
Ruler
Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern)
(1612–1650)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Liard from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued from 1612 to 1640. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- There are two types. Type A (see photo) bears only the title of bishop, while type B also bears the titles of archbishop and elector. Bust in profile on the left of the bishop wearing the electoral cap Note that there are variations of legends for both the reverse and the obverse.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with the arms of Bavaria-Palatinate with the shield of Bouillon on the whole.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1612-1640) | — |
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