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Mijt - Nicholas van der Donck ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Bicht (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Nicholas of Donck (Nicolaas van der Donck) (1489-1516) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1489-1506 |
| Value | 1 Mite (Mijte) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée in quadrilobe within circle. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA· NOVA: V: BI
Lettering (regular font): MONETA· NOVA: V: BI
Translation: New coinage of Bicht
Comment
RBN 1895 I.12 var.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mijt coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic change in the region. The Lordship of Bicht, where the coin was minted, was a small state in what is now modern-day Belgium, and the use of coins like the Mijt helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the area. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive material, the Mijt coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in transactions. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of the Lordship of Bicht during a time of economic transformation.