© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Mites - Charles V
| Billon (.026 silver) | 1.07 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1514 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Billon (.026 silver) |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
SHort cross with arms in diamond at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN DOMINO CONFIDO ANO 1513
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin from the Spanish Netherlands is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only a small amount of silver (0.026 silver), yet it was still used as a circulating coin during the reign of Charles V in the early 16th century. Despite its low silver content, the coin still had a relatively high weight of 1.07 grams, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
