2 Mites - Philip the Handsome 1497-1503 (1497-1504) front 2 Mites - Philip the Handsome 1497-1503 (1497-1504) back
2 Mites - Philip the Handsome 1497-1503 (1497-1504) photo

2 Mites - Philip the Handsome

 
Billon (.026 silver) 0.81 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Burgundian Netherlands (County of Namur, Belgian States)
Duke
Philip the Handsome (1482-1506)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1497-1503 (1497-1504)
Value
2 Mites = 1⁄12 Groat
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Billon (.026 silver)
Weight
0.81 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#182220
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Short cross pattée with firesteel (briquet) in center.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: IN DOMINO CONFIDO ANO 1499

Lettering (regular font): IN DOMINO CONFIDO ANO 1499

Comment

Example of coins with dates:

1499: