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Issuer: County of Namur (Belgian States)
Marquess Maximilian II Emanuel (P. Elector of Bavaria) (1662-1712-1713-1726)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1712
Value: Liard (1/80)
Currency: Gulden (1506-1713)
Mint: Namur
Mintage: 79%
Metal: Copper or Brass
Weight: 2.89 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: Vanhoudt# 787/89, L# 244-1
Obverse:
Crowned lighter, surrounded by three lion escutcheons, surrounded by legend starting with a lion, outdoor grentis.
Lettering: (lion) MAX. EMANUEL. D. G. S. R. I. ARC. EL. ET. VIC.
Reverse:
Shield with the arms of the provinces of the Netherlands, in heart the escutcheon of Bavaria, summoned of a ducal crown, accosted of the vintage and surrounded by the legend and an external grentis.
Lettering:
17-12
U. B. B. L. L. ET. G. DUX. COM. P. R. F. H. N&
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
Apart from the copper version, this type also seems to exist in brass (Chalon no. 269).
Reference : Vanhoudt# 787/89, L# 244-1
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : German States coins