1/2 Liard 'Gigot' - Charles II Early type

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1681-1688
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
Currency Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition Copper
Weight 1.91 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#357-2a, KM#100, Vanhoudt#702-BS
Obverse description Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center divides date. Below, the jewel of the Golden Fleece. Mintmark at top.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROL II D G HISP ET INDIAR REX
Reverse description Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy within inner circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Z
Edge
Mint Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage 1681 - Antwerp -
1685 - Antwerp -
1685 - Brussels -
1686 - Antwerp -
1688 - Brussels -
Numisquare ID 9949113890
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