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2 Mites - Charles V ND

 
Billon (.024 silver) 1.08 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Charles V (1506-1555)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1524-1528
Value
2 Mites (Korte) (1⁄480)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Billon (.024 silver)
Weight
1.08 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#74408
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Cross pattée, small heart-shaped lion at center, mint mark (hand) at top

Lettering: DA+ M+ VIRTVTE+ CO+ HOST+ TVOS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the first king to unite the crowns of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre, and became the first monarch of Spain. This coin was minted during a time of great change and expansion for the Spanish Empire, and it features an image of Charles V on one side and the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant on the other. Despite being a small denomination coin, it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1524-1528)  436853 - - - - - -

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