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

€86,250.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1593-1598
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.72 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#234, Vanhoudt#329
Obverse descriptionCrowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of the Golden Fleece, dividing date. Mintmark (if present) at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
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 descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, with legend surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR
(Translation: The Lord is my helper)
EdgeSmooth
MintAntwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Maastricht, Netherlands(565-1794)
B
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage1593 B - Brussels - 230 670
1596  - Antwerp -
1597  - Antwerp -
1597  - Maastricht -
1597  - Without mint mark -
1598  - Antwerp -
1598  - Maastricht -
Catalog ID4834599270
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