© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Mites "Korte" - Charles V
1555 (1546-1556) years| Copper | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Guelders, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1543-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 (1546-1556) |
| Value | 2 Mites (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#338226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rampant lion to the left within inner circle and braided border.
Comment
Variants of the obverse legend are known, includingCAROLUS D G ROM IM HIS R
CA D G V IMP HISP REX (20.13)
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 last Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the first King of Spain. This coin was minted in the Dutch States, specifically in the Duchy of Guelders, and was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. Despite its small denomination, the 2 Mites "Korte" coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Spanish Netherlands during the 16th century.
