© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Mites - Charles the Bold ND
| Billon | 1.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles the Bold (1467-1477) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1474 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with a lily in a diamond at the center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⸰ NA ⸰ COM ⸰ FLA'
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⸰ NA ⸰ COM ⸰ FLA'
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Comitatis Flandriae
Translation: New coinage of the county of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles the Bold, who was known for his ambitious and sometimes controversial policies, including his attempts to centralize power and expand the Burgundian territories. Despite his efforts, Charles the Bold faced significant opposition and challenges during his reign, including conflicts with the nobility and the Church, and ultimately died in battle in 1477. The coin itself is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period, and its design and materials reflect the economic and political conditions of the Burgundian Netherlands during the late Middle Ages.
