Mite - William I (with N) ND (1337-1391) front Mite - William I (with N) ND (1337-1391) back
Mite - William I (with N) ND (1337-1391) photo
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Mite - William I with N ND

 
Copper 0.63 g -
Description
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
0.63 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304796
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Short cross pattee inside circle

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MONeTA : nAMVC

Lettering (regular font): + MONETA : NAMVC

Translation: Coinage of Namur

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique spelling mistake. The coin's inscription reads "WILLEM" instead of the correct spelling "WILLEMUS," which is Latin for "William." This error makes the coin particularly rare and valuable among collectors.