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Mite - Philip the Good ND
| Billon | 0.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip the Good (1419-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1453 |
| Value | 1 Mite (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross pattee bearing lily in the center
Lettering: + MON - ETA: N - OVA - FLA
Translation:
Moneta Novae Flandriae
New money of Flanders
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Mite - Philip the Good ND (1433-1453) from Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) made of Billon weighing 0.72 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The County of Flanders was part of the Burgundian Netherlands, which was a powerful and wealthy state in the 15th century. The minting of this coin likely reflects the growing economic influence of the region and the need for a standardized form of currency for trade and commerce.
