© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Mites "Korte" - Charles V
| Copper | 1.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1555 (1542-1555) |
| Value | 2 Mites (1 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#121488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Rampant lion left. Border of scroll marks.
Comment
Total minted: 5.964.297Courte
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites "Korte" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Charles V, who was the ruler of the Spanish Netherlands, which included the County of Flanders and other territories that are now part of Belgium. The coin was made of copper and weighed 1.91 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and was widely used in trade and commerce.
