Obverse © aristide
Obverse © aristide
2 Mites "Courte" - Charles V
| Copper | 1.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1556 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Korte) (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left. Border of scroll marks.
Comment
Known as a courte (French) or korte in (Dutch).According to deWitte, the Antwerp mint struck 8,334,968 between 1544 and 1558, and Maastricht struck 1,792,752 between 1549 and 1558
Spelling and punctuation variants are known:
1543 - CA·D·G , CARO·D:G (main photo) or CAROLVS·D·G
1544 - CA·D·G, CΛ·D·G or CΛ×D×G
1545, 1546 - CΛ·D·G (use of non-barred Λ)
1547,1548 - CA·D:G
1549 - CA · D · G ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites "Courte" coin from the Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Spain. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, which was a region in present-day Belgium, and the inscription "Courte" refers to the coin's value, which was equivalent to one-eighth of a silver groat. Despite its small value, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
