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

€85,065.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1578-1580
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.60 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness0.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#253-1, Vanhoudt#383-AN
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Austria-Burgundy in cartouche.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS. D:G. HISP. Z. REX. DVX. BRA.
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God king of Spain, and Duke of Brabant)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, and jewel of the Golden Fleece.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPACE. ET. IVSTITIA.
(Translation: Peace and Justice.)
EdgePlain
MintAntwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
MintageND (1578-1580)  - - 755 328
Catalog ID9784565060
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