2 Mites - Philip II

€107,822.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1556-1567
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mites (Korte) (1⁄480)
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.91 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#229-1, GH#229-2, Vanhoudt#259, Vanhoudt#278-AN
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Philip II right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHS D G HISP [ANG] Z REX D B
Reverse descriptionFour firesteels arranged in shape of a cross, small cross in center, and sparks in each angle, surrounded by wreath. Mintmark between one firesteel and wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintAntwerp, Belgium (600-1814)
Maastricht, Netherlands(565-1794)
MintageND (1556-1559)  - GH 229-2; Maastricht, with (AN) - 4 259 218
ND (1558-1561)  - GH 229-1a; Antwerp, with (ANG) - 940 928
ND (1561-1567)  - GH 229-1b; Antwerp - 529 280
Catalog ID5804345240
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