Duchy of Brabant ½ Liard "Gigot" - Philip II, 1593 – 1598
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Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Liard
Year
1593 – 1598
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.72
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Liard from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1593 to 1598. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.72 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of the Golden Fleece, dividing date. Mintmark (if present) at end of legend. (Philip, by the grace of God King of Spain, etc., Duke of Brabant.)
- Reverse
- Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, with legend surrounding. (The Lord is my helper)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 etoile | — | Mint: Maastricht | 4% | |
| 1598 main | — | Mint: Antwerp | 15% | |
| 1597 etoile | — | Mint: Maastricht | 4% | |
| 1597 main | — | Mint: Antwerp | 48% | |
| 1596 main | — | Mint: Antwerp | 22% | |
| 1593 B | 230.7K | Mint: Brussels | 15% |
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