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Maille of 4 mites - Philip II
| Copper | 1.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1591-1593 |
| Value | 4 Mites (2 Korte) (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Austria-Burgundy arms over cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS. MIHI. ADIVTOR.
Translation: The Lord is my helper.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The mesh (oord) weighs around 1.81 grams (135 in a mark). About 776,358 coins were minted in the years 1591-1593.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The County of Flanders, where the coin was minted, was part of the Spanish Netherlands, which was a territory controlled by Spain. However, during the time this coin was minted, the Dutch Revolt was taking place, which was a rebellion against Spanish rule. This coin may have been minted as a way for the Spanish government to finance their military efforts during this conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1591 | 776358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Maille of 4 mites - Philip II 1591-1593 coin.
