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4 Mites - Philip the Good ND
| Billon | 1.36 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip II the Good (1430-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1467 |
| Value | 4 Mites (Mijten) (⅙) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small simple cross pattee (or charged with the coat of arms of Leuven) surrounded by the legend between two grenetis
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA FACT MECH[EL]
MONETA NOVA FACT LOVANI
Lettering (regular font):
MONETA NOVA FACT MECH[EL]
MONETA NOVA FACT LOVANI
Edge
Plain
Comment
The easiest way to differentiate the Mechelen issue is by the lack of any object at the center of the cross: