Philip II of Spain - 1/2 Liard or Gigot, States in revolt - Antwerp, Brabant

Country: Duchy of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Belgian States)
King Philip II of Spain (1555-1598)
Period: Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: Undated (1578-1580)
Value: ½ Liard = 1 Duit = 6 Mites (1⁄160)
Currency: Brabant, Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Antwerp (Hand)
Mintage: 755,328    
Grade: F15
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: GH# 253-1, Vanhoudt# 383-AN

Obverse:
Crowned arms of Austria-Burgundy in cartouche. Latin legend around.

Lettering: ·PHS·D·G·HISP·Z·REX·DVX·BRAB·

Translation: Philips, by God's grace king of Spain and Duke of Brabant.

Reverse:
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center, and jewel of the Golden Fleece. Mint mark at the beginning of the legend.

Lettering: PACE. ET. IVSTITIA.

Translation: Peace and Justice.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
Hand → Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814).

Mints/Mint Marks:
Antwerp GH#234-1
Maastricht GH#234-2
Brussels GH#234-3

Comments:
Known as Gigot des Etats (French) or Statenduit (Dutch).

Reference : GH# 253-1, Vanhoudt# 383-AN

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collection : Spanish Empire (European states)