© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Liard "Gigot des Etats" - Brabant Revolt ND
| Copper | 3.60 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Period | Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1580 |
| Value | ½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, and jewel of the Golden Fleece.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACE. ET. IVSTITIA.
Translation: Peace and Justice.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as Gigot des Etats (French) or Statenduit (Dutch)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Liard "Gigot des Etats" coin is that it was minted during the Brabant Revolt, a period of political and military turmoil in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now part of Belgium. The coin's design features a unique image of a pig, which was a symbol of the revolt and represented the people's resistance against the Spanish rule. The coin's name "Gigot des Etats" translates to "Pig of the States" in English, highlighting the significance of the pig in the context of the Brabant Revolt.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1578-1580) | 755328 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Liard "Gigot des Etats" - Brabant Revolt ND (1578-1580) coin.
