Prince-bishopric of Liege Liard - Jean Louis d’Elderen, 1691 – 1693

1st type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Prince-bishopric of Liege Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency Florin Brabant-Liege (1650 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Liard
Year 1691 – 1693
Ruler John Louis of Elderen (1688–1694)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 3.2
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Liard from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued from 1691 to 1693. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.2 g.

Obverse
The coat of arms of the prince's family, behind, the crosier and sword in saltire, above the electoral cap.
Reverse
Five French escutcheons placed crosswise, below the county of Hornes, above the duchy of Looz, to the right the marquisate of Franchimont, to the left the duchy of Bouillon and in the middle Liège.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1693  — 5%
1692  — (fr) Atelier de Liège 11%
1691  — (fr) Atelier de Liège 89%

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