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2 Mites - Philip the Handsome ND
| Billon (.015 silver) | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1507 |
| Value | 2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.015 silver) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.62 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross dissecting small shield and legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTV
Lettering (regular font): + SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTV
Edge
Plain
Comment
You can see by the dates that these coins also were struck after the death of Philip. The society needed coins in small denominations and the coins of Charles V were not ready yet.Literature: Van Gelder/Hoc 128-1
Mint: Antwerp
Interesting fact
The 2 Mites coin from the Duchy of Brabant, featuring Philip the Handsome, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Brabant, while the reverse side features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the Duchy. The use of a crowned shield and a cross fleury on the coin's design was a common feature of coins from the Belgian States during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1506-1507) | 49560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mites - Philip the Handsome ND (1506-1507) coin.
