2 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt

€95,426.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1490
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.20 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#153a, Vanhoudt#184 GENT
Obverse descriptionRampant lion left.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS ⋆ DEI ⋆ GRA ⋆ DVX ⋆ CO ⋆ F
(Translation: Philip, by the grace of God, duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionPattée cross bearing a lily in center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ In ⋆ DOMInO ⋆ COnFIDO
(Translation: Trust in the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1490)  - -
Catalog ID3555960000
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