½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II (Antwerp) 1587-1590 front ½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II (Antwerp) 1587-1590 back
½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II (Antwerp) 1587-1590 photo
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½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II Antwerp

 
Copper 2.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1587-1590
Value
½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#334581
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Austria-Spain-Burgundy

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR

Translation: I have made the Lord my helper

Comment

Known 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 region. The Dutch Revolt, which began in 1568, was a rebellion against Spanish rule in the Netherlands, and the coin was minted during this time. Despite the political instability, the coin was still widely used and remained a valuable form of currency for many years.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1587  250182 - - - - - -

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