2 Mites - William I ND (1304-1387) front 2 Mites - William I ND (1304-1387) back
2 Mites - William I ND (1304-1387) photo

2 Mites - William I ND

 
Billon 0.6 g 14.1 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Hainaut (French States)
Count
William I (1304-1337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1304-1387
Value
2 Mites = 1⁄12 Gros
Currency
Gros (1071-1506)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
14.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#94855
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross pattée within circle

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +VALENCENENSIS

Lettering (regular font): +VALENCENENSIS

Translation: Valenciennes

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Mites coin from County of Hainaut (French States) is that it was issued during the reign of William I, who was also known as William of Hainaut, and was the Count of Hainaut from 1304 until his death in 1387.