© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Mites - Philip the Good ND
| Billon (.020 silver) | 1.13 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip II the Good (1430-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1467 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.020 silver) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee (Mechelen)
Short cross pattee with city shield at center (Leuven)
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA FACTA MECHEL[IE]
MONETA NOVA FA[CTA] LO[VANIE]
Lettering (regular font):
MONETA NOVA FACTA MECHEL[IE]
MONETA NOVA FA[CTA] LO[VANIE]
Translation: New coinage made in Mechelen/Leuven
Comment
The double mites of Mechelen (main photo) and Leuven (below) can be differentiated by the presence of the Leuven city shield on the latter: