Mite - Philip the Good

€99,888.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1458-1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mite (Mijte) (1⁄24)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionBillon (.013 silver)
Weight0.68 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GH#20-1, Vanhoudt#21-ME, Witte#492-493, Witte#496-497
Obverse descriptionArms of Burgundy in shield.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ PHS ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRA ⵓ DVX ⵓ BRABA
(Translation: Philip, by god`s grace Duke of Brabant)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend. Small shield at center.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA LOVE
(Translation: New coinage of Leuven)
Edge
MintLeuven, Belgium (840-1489)
Mechelen, Belgium(1346-1585)
MintageND (1458-1459)  - GH 20-1a; Witte 492-493 -
ND (1466-1467)  - GH 20-1b; Witte 496-497 -
Catalog ID9268226460
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