2 Mites - Phillip the Handsome, Regency Ghent Revolt

€310,944.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1489
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mites = 1⁄12 Groat
CurrencyGulden (1506-1713)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#151, DePas#18, 44#
Obverse descriptionShield of Flanders, rampant lion left
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ PhS DEI GRA DVX B` CO` FL`
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross with fleur-de-lis at center
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ In DOmInO COnFIDO I489
(Translation: Trust in the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1489  - -
Catalog ID4287964910
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