© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Mite - Philip the Good ND
| Billon (.013 silver) | 0.68 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip II the Good (1430-1467) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1458-1467 |
| Value | 1 Mite (Mijte) (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.013 silver) |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. Small shield at center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA NOVA LOVE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA LOVE
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Lovaniensis
Translation: New coinage of Leuven
Comment
Because the silver content of these issues is so low, their composition is reported as either copper or billon.This type was struck at two mints at different times:
Mechelen/Malines mint (1458-1459) G.H. 20-1a, W.492-493. Reverse has simple cross (no shield at center), MONETA NOV F M (or variant)
