Liege 1752 2 liards

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

John Theodore (1703-63, ruled 1746-63) was the last Bavarian to reign as prince-bishop of Liège altho he was never archbishop of Cologne as his predecessors were. This type was struck in 1750-52.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.3 g, copper, 27 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 158.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

Link to:

• 1750 double liard, with cardinal's hat
• Liege 1751 liard
• Liege 1751 4 liards
• Liege 1751 plaquette = 4 sols
• 1752 plaquette
• 1752 escalin
• Coins and currency dated 1752