© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Mite - William I Tournois castle ND
| Billon | 0.8 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattee within circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA ◦ NAMVRC❜
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ◦ NAMVRC❜
Translation: Coinage of Namur.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mite coin is that it was minted during the reign of William I, also known as William of Tournai, who was the Count of Namur from 1337 to 1391. During his rule, he made significant efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region, which led to the minting of coins like the Mite to facilitate economic transactions. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Mite coin played an important role in the local economy of the time.
