1/2 Liard 'Gigot' - Philip II Cross type

Issuer Brabant, Duchy of
Year 1593-1598
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
Currency Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.72 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#234, Vanhoudt#329
Obverse description Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of the Golden Fleece, dividing date. Mintmark (if present) at end of legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ·PHS·D·G·HISP·Z·REX·DVX·BRAB·
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God King of Spain, etc., Duke of Brabant.)
Reverse description Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, with legend surrounding.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my helper)
Edge Smooth
Mint Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Maastricht, Netherlands(565-1794)
B
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage 1593 B - Brussels - 230 670
1596 - Antwerp -
1597 - Antwerp -
1597 - Maastricht -
1597 - Without mint mark -
1598 - Antwerp -
1598 - Maastricht -
Numisquare ID 4834599270
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