Duchy of Brabant ½ Liard "Gigot" - Charles II, 1681 – 1688

Early type

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Liard
Year 1681 – 1688
Ruler Charles II (1665–1700)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.91
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Liard from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1681 to 1688. Struck in Copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.91 g.

Obverse
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center divides date. Below, the jewel of the Golden Fleece. Mintmark at top.
Reverse
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy within inner circle.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1688 téte — Mint: Brussels
1686  — Mint: Antwerp
1685  — Mint: Antwerp
1685 téte — Mint: Brussels
1681  — Mint: Antwerp

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