© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II Cross type
| Copper | 2.72 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1598 |
| Value | ½ Liard (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, with legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my helper
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as Gigot (French) of Duit (Dutch).
Correspondance of mints/mint marks:
Antwerp (hand, usually end of legend both sides as in main photos) GH#234-1
Maastricht (star, usually ed of legend both sides) GH#234-2
Brussels (B at end of legemd reverse) GH#234-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Liard "Gigot" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Spanish Netherlands. The coin was issued by Philip II, who was the King of Spain and the ruler of the Dutch provinces, and it was used as a means of stabilizing the economy and promoting trade in the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1593 B | 230670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II (Cross type) 1593-1598 coin.
