© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Mite - Joan of Merwede ND
| Copper | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordships of Gerdingen and Stein (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lady | Joan of Merwede (Johanna van Merwede) (1449-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1449-1467 |
| Value | 1 Mite (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend and double circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA NOVA SIVITA
Translation: Coinage of Neustadt.
Comment
This coin imitates the Brabant mite of Philip the Good struck in Mechelen (see link below).
Interesting fact
The 1 Mite coin from the Lordships of Gerdingen and Stein, featuring Joan of Merwede, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age and historical significance. It was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region, and its design reflects the influences of the Burgundian Netherlands and the Hanseatic League. Despite its small denomination, the coin has been sought after by collectors for centuries, making it a prized addition to any collection of historical coins.
