Liard - Jean-Théodore of Bavaria

€5,432.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1750-1752
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Liard (1⁄80)
CurrencyFlorin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to17 February 1840
Reference(s) KM#155, Dengis Liege#1180
Obverse descriptionShield with concave sides containing quartered Bavaria-Palatinate arms, over crossed crozier and sword, and topped with electoral cap.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringI · THEOD · CAR ·D · G · BAU · D
(Translation: Cardinal John Theodore, by God`s grace, Duke of Bavaria...)
Reverse descriptionFive coats of arms arranged in cross shape with digits of the date in the angles. Arms are Loon (top), Franchimont (right), Horne (bottom), Bouillon (left), Liege (center).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEP · ET · PRIN · LEO · DUX · B · M · F · C · L · H 1752
(Translation: Prince-bishop of Liège, duke of Bouillon, Marquis of Franchimont, Count of Loon and Horne)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1750  - -
1751  - Variant with 1 over 0; see comments -
1752  - Two types of legend, see comments -
Catalog ID1772225080
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