© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Liard "Gigot" - Charles II Early type
| Copper | 1.91 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1688 |
| Value | ½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Z
Comment
A. de Witte #1091 #1092Known as a gigot (French) or duit (Dutch)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Liard "Gigot" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands. However, the Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, had already led to the establishment of the Dutch Republic in 1588, and the Spanish Netherlands was in a state of political and economic upheaval. Despite this, the coinage continued to be minted, and the ½ Liard "Gigot" coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the Spanish Netherlands during this time.
