Liard `Aidant` - Ferdinand of Bavaria

€38,186.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1612-1640
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Liard (1⁄80)
CurrencyFlorin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#39
Obverse descriptionThere 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDINANDVS·D·G·EPISCO·LEODI·
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with the arms of Bavaria-Palatinate with the shield of Bouillon on the whole.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX·BVLLONIENSIS·
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1612-1640)  - -
Catalog ID3187511660
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