2 Mites - Philip the Bold shield

€308,716.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1384-1404
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#8, 21#, Boudeau#2245, De Mey Flandr#273
Obverse descriptionSquare shield with qartered arms of Burgundy-Flanders (image of cross from reverse is often visible).
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ PhILIPP DVX BVRIG`
(Translation: Phillip, Duke of Burgundy.)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ mONETA FLANDRES
(Translation: Coinage of Flanders.)
Edge
MintBruges, Belgium (864-1754)
Ghent, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1384-1404)  - -
Catalog ID6499671180
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