© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Liard / Gigot - Philip II ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip V (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1586 |
| Value | ½ Liard = Gigot (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Florin (1506-1659) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#328577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy-Spain
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS · MIHI · ADIVTOR
Translation: The Lord is my help
Comment
The gigot with bust facing right is a lter type (see link)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France. Philip II, who ruled from 1582-1586, was the last French king to rule the County of Artois, which was a region in the north of France that was annexed by Spain in 1586. This coin was likely minted as a way to finance the military campaigns of Philip II, who was trying to defend his kingdom against Spanish forces. Despite the turmoil of the time, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
