Duchy of Lorraine Liard - Charles III, 1545 – 1608
flowered cross
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Liard
Year
1545 – 1608
Ruler
Charles III
(1545–1608)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.61
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Liard from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1545 to 1608. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.61 g.
- Obverse
- Sword under a 3 alerion strip. (Charles, by the grace of God, Duke of Lorraine, Bar and Guelders.)
- Reverse
- Flowered Latin hollow cross. (New coinage of Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1545-1608) | — | 100% | ||
| ND (1545-1608) | — | Simple non-voided floriate cross (Bd#1541) | 20% |
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