Philip II of Spain - 1/2 Liard or Gigot 1597 - Antwerp, Brabant

Country: Duchy of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands 
King Felipe II of Spain (1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1597 (1593-1598)
Value: 1/2 Liard (1⁄160)
Currency: Brabant, Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Antwerp (Hand)
Grade: F12
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: GH# 234, Vanhoudt# 329

Obverse:
Crowned Burgundian cross with firesteel at center and jewel of the Golden Fleece, dividing date. Mintmark (if present) at end of legend. 

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

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

Reverse:
Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, with Latin legend surrounding.

Lettering: DOMINVS·MIHI·ADIVTOR

Translation: The Lord is my Helper.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
Hand → Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814).
Star → Maastricht, Netherlands (565-1794).
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

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

Comments:
Known as Gigot (French) of Duit (Dutch).

Riferimento : GH# 234, Vanhoudt# 329

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

Collezione : Spanish Empire (European states)