2 Mites - Philip II ND (1569-1579) front 2 Mites - Philip II ND (1569-1579) back
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2 Mites - Philip II ND

 
Copper 1.91 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States)
King
Philip II (1556-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1569-1579
Value
2 Mites (Korte) (1⁄480)
Currency
Gulden (1506-1713)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.91 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#105158
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Crowned quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Spain

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR

Translation: God is my helper

Comment

Also known as a courte (French) of korte (Dutch).

Mint mark: star - Maastricht

Interesting fact

The 2 Mites coin from Spanish Netherlands (Duchy of Brabant, Belgian States) made of Copper weighing 1.91 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Philip II, who was the King of Spain and the Duke of Brabant. This coin was used as a means of payment in the Dutch region, which was under Spanish rule at that time. Despite being a small denomination, it is a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1569-1578) Hand 1756372 - - - - - -
ND (1571-1579) Star 981024 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mites - Philip II ND (1569-1579) coin.