1/2 Liard 'Gigot des Etats' - Brabant Revolt

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1578-1580
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
Currency Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.60 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 0.9 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#253-1, Vanhoudt#383-AN
Obverse description Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy in cartouche.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PHS. D:G. HISP. Z. REX. DVX. BRA.
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God king of Spain, and Duke of Brabant)
Reverse description Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, and jewel of the Golden Fleece.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PACE. ET. IVSTITIA.
(Translation: Peace and Justice.)
Edge Plain
Mint Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Mintage ND (1578-1580) - - 755 328
Numisquare ID 9784565060
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