4 Mites - Philip the Handsome

€312,603.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1506-1507
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Mites (Mijten) (⅙)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.022 silver)
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#127-1, Witte#618
Obverse descriptionQuartered arms of Austria-Burgundy fills field
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringPhS DEI GRA ARChID AVS DVX B
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with small arms of city of Leuven at center, intersecting legend
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSIT nO mE` DO mIn BE nEDICT
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1506-1507)  - -
Catalog ID9751935340
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