© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
6 Mites - François d'Alençon, Ghent Revolt
1581 year| Copper | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | States in Revolt (1577-1585) |
| Duke | Francis of Anjou (1582-1584) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 6 Mites (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Flanders/Anjou, flanked by two letters F.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · NISI · DNS · FRVSTRA.
Translation: If God is not with us, all is in vain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Mites coin is that it was minted during the Ghent Revolt of 1581, which was a rebellion against the Spanish rule in the County of Flanders, now part of Belgium. The coin was minted by the rebels as a form of currency to finance their military operations, and it features an image of François d'Alençon, the leader of the rebellion. Despite the coin's historical significance, it is relatively rare and valuable, with only a few examples known to exist today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 | 158546 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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