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½ Liard "Gigot" - Charles II Late type
| Copper | 1.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1665-1700) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1696-1700 |
| Value | ½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant, date above crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVST DVX BVRG BRAB Z
Comment
A. de Witte #1065Also known as a gigot (French)or duit (Duth)
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 Dutch States, but the region was facing economic and political challenges, including inflation and the threat of French invasion. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used denomination in the region and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1696 | 117852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1700 | 590848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Liard "Gigot" - Charles II (Late type) 1696-1700 coin.
