2 Liards - Joseph II

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1789
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Liards (1⁄40)
CurrencySol (?-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight6.32 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#258-1, Weiller#248, Vanhoudt#862, KM#14, BV#259
Obverse descriptionCrowned 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOS•II•D•G•R•IMP•DUX•LUXEMB
(Translation: Joseph • II • Dei • Gratia • Romanorum • Imperator • Dux • Luxemburg  Joseph II, by the grace of God, Holy Roman Emperor and Duke of Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionCrowned 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1789
Edge
Mint
Mintage1789  - (fr) Très rare - 459 429
Catalog ID8950853120
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