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2 Mites - Charles V Lion ND
| Copper | 1.08 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1520-1521 |
| Value | 2 Mites (1 Korte) (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
SHort cross with fleur-de-lis at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIT * NOMEN * DOMINI * BE
Comment
- Type described in 2005 by Willem van den Nieuwenhof: https://www.egmp-vzw.be/Pdf/jaarboeken/2000%20-%202010/JEGMP_2005_9.pdf- The lion's silhouette is vaguely reminiscent of the K, Charles V's initial, which will appear in subsequent issues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites - Charles V (Lion) ND (1520-1521) coin from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) is that it features a unique design element - a lion's head on the obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power during the Renaissance period.
