© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Mites - Adrian I of Gaveren ND
| Copper | 1.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Elsloo (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Adrian of Gaveren (Adriaen van Gavere) (1480-1492) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1480-1492 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijt) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short footed cross with letter A in its center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA nOVA FACTA ELS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA FACTA ELS
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Facta Elsloo
Translation: New Money produced in Elsloo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin from the Lordship of Elsloo is that it features an image of a knight on horseback on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the House of Gaveren, which was the ruling family of the region at the time.
