© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Liard "Gigot" - Albert and Isabella Late type
| Copper | 1.92 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Albert VII (1598-1621) Isabella Clara Eugenia (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1619 |
| Value | ½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Burgundian cross with firesteel at center divides date. Crown above, jewels of Toison d'Or below. Mintmark may appear at beginning of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID · AVST · DVC · BVRG · ET · B · Z
Unabridged legend: Archiduces Austriae Duces Burgundiae et Brabantiae etcetera
Translation: ...Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy and Brabant, etcetera
Comment
Known as a Duit (Dutch) or Gigot (France).
Mintmarks:
s' Hertegenbosch - Tree (main photos)
Antwerp - Hand
Maastricht - Star
Brussels - Head
The Brussels coin usually has the obverse areverse legends switched:
