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2 Mites - Philip II ND
| Copper | 1.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1562 |
| Value | 2 Mites (1 Korte) (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Within a laurel wreath, four firesteels separated by sparks and arranged in form of a cross around quatrefoil.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as a courte (French) or korte in (Dutch).There is an earlier subtype, GH 229-7a struck 1558-1560 which has HISP AN Z REX in Philip's titles, for his reign as King of England.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Flanders, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a territory controlled by Spain. However, during the time this coin was minted, the region was experiencing significant political and religious tensions, including the Dutch Revolt, which would eventually lead to the formation of the Dutch Republic. Despite these challenges, the coin was still minted and used as a form of currency, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the people in the region.
