Duchy of Brabant ½ Liard "Gigot des Etats" - Brabant Revolt, 1578 – 1580
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Liard
Year
1578 – 1580
Rulers
Philip II
(1556–1598)
, Brabant States in Revolt
(1577–1585)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.6
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Liard from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1578 to 1580. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy in cartouche. (Philip, by the grace of God king of Spain, and Duke of Brabant)
- Reverse
- Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, and jewel of the Golden Fleece. (Peace and Justice.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1578-1580) Main | 755.3K | Mint: Antwerp |
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