2 Mites - Philip the Good

€108,934.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1458-1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.020 silver)
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#19-1, Vanhoudt#20-ME
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy fills field
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPHS DEI GRA DVX BVRG [Z] BR[ABANCIE]
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee (Mechelen) Short cross pattee with city shield at center (Leuven)
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA FACTA MECHEL[IE] MONETA NOVA FA[CTA] LO[VANIE]
(Translation: New coinage made in Mechelen/Leuven)
Edge
MintLeuven, Belgium (840-1489)
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1458-1459)  - GH 19-1a; Witte 490 - 368 496
ND (1466-1467)  - GH 19-1b; Witte 495 -
Catalog ID8684740980
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