1/2 Liard / Gigot - Philip II

€328,628.00
IssuerArtois, County of
Year1587-1590
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Liard = Gigot (1⁄160)
CurrencyFlorin (1506-1659)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#233-9g
Obverse descriptionBareheaded, cuirassed bust facing right. Three dots in field at left, behind head. Mintmark (rat) below bust divides date
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS · D : G · HIS · Z · REX · C · ARO
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace King of Soain, Count of Artois)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms of Austria-Burgundy-Spain
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my help)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1587  - 8 (rat) 7 below bust -
1589  - 8 (rat) 9 -
1590  - 9 (rat) 0 -
Catalog ID3165159970
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