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2 Mijt / Korte - Charles V
1555 year| Copper | 1.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1543-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 2 Mites (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rampant lion to the left within circle and cabled circle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Mijt / Korte - Charles V 1555 from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) made of Copper weighing 1.92 g is that it features an image of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, on one side, and a shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy of Guelders on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe, with the Protestant Reformation and the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule taking place. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region.
