2 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND (1490-1492) front 2 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND (1490-1492) back
2 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND (1490-1492) photo
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2 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency ND

 
Billon (.020 silver) 1.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Regent
Philip III the Handsome (1482-1494)
Years
1490-1492
Value
2 Mites (Mijten) (1⁄12)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Billon (.020 silver)
Weight
1.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#312423
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Short cross pattee

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: (crown) mAXImILIAn REX ROmAnO PA'

Lettering (regular font): (CROWN) MAXIMILIAN REX ROMANO PA'

Translation: Maximilian, King of the Romans, and Father

Comment

Low denomination coins like this are referred to as both billon and copper because the silver content is so low.
The specified weight was 1.1 g., but most known specimens are lighter.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1490-1492)  431562 - - - - - -

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