© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
4 Mites - Philip the Handsome ND
| Billon (.022 silver) | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip III the Handsome (1494-1506) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1507 |
| Value | 4 Mites (Mijten) (⅙) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.022 silver) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross with small arms of city of Leuven at center, intersecting legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT nO mE' DO mIn BE nEDICT
Lettering (regular font): SIT NO ME' DO MIN BE NEDICT
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord
Comment
Posthumous issueInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. Philip the Handsome, who ruled the Duchy of Brabant, was a member of the House of Habsburg and was known for his ambitious territorial expansion. The coin's minting can be seen as a reflection of the economic and political shifts that were taking place during this time period. Additionally, the use of billon, a metal alloy of silver and copper, was a common practice during this time, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver coins.
