© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Mite "au châtel Brabançon" - William I ND
| Copper | 0.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (Willem I) (1337-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1391 |
| Value | Mite (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ VILLE
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ VILLE
Translation: New coinage of the city.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "au châtel Brabançon" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small castle or "châtel" on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name. This design was used to signify the coin's origin from the County of Namur, which was a region in what is now Belgium. The use of a distinctive design element like the castle helped to distinguish the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time.
