France Liard - François I, 1543 – 1547
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Livre tournois
(987 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Liard
Year
1543 – 1547
Ruler
Francis I (François Ier)
(1515–1547)
Composition
Billon (.179 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.3
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Liard from France. Issued from 1543 to 1547. Struck in Billon (.179 silver). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.3 g.
- Obverse
- Dolphin on the left. (Francis, by the grace of God, king of the Franks.)
- Reverse
- Bored plain cross; below the mint letter. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1543-1547) Y | 493K | — | (fr) Romans - point 2è | 43% | |
| ND (1543-1547) Z | 599.4K | € 8,10 | (fr) Grenoble | 63% |
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