Philip II of Spain - 1 Liard c.1578 - Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands

Country: Duchy of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands, (Belgian States)
King Felipe II of Spain (1555-1598)
Period: Brabant States in Revolt (1577-1585)
Years: Undated (1578-1580)
Value: 1 Liard (1⁄80)
Currency: Brabant, Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Antwerp
Grade: VG10
Weight: 6.4 g
Diameter: 26.3 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓ (offset axis 120°)
Demonetized: yes
References: GH# 252-1 / Vanhoudt# 381-AN

Obverse:
Bust of Philip left. Mintmark (hand) beneath bust. His titles around.

Lettering: PHS. D. G. HISP Z REX. DVX. BRA.

Unabridged legend: PHILIPUS DEI GRATIA HISPANIARUM REX DUX BRABANTIAE

Translation: Philip, by God's grace, King of Spain, Duke of Brabant

Reverse:
Crowned coat of arms of Austria-Burgundy, surrounded by the collar of the golden fleece. Latin legend around.

Lettering: . PACE. ET. IVSTITIA.

Translation: peace and justice.

Edge:
Smooth.

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

Comments:
Known as Liard des Etats or Statenoord of 12 mites.

DM 1345.

Riferimento : GH# 252-1 / Vanhoudt# 381-AN

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

Collezione : Spanish Empire (European states)