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2 Mites - Jan van Salm ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Born (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John II of Salm (Jan II van Salm) (1398-1400) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1400 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross. Latin text between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA NOIIE B
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOIIE B
Translation: New coinage of Born
Interesting fact
The 2 Mites coin from the Lordship of Born (Belgian States) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It's believed that the coin was minted during the reign of Jan van Salm, who was the Lord of Born from 1398 to 1400. The coin's design features a unique combination of symbols and letters, including a cross and the letters "IHS," which are believed to represent the name of Jesus Christ. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians.