County of Flanders 12 Mites - François d'Alençon, Ghent Revolt, 1582 – 1583

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Mites
Year 1582 – 1583
Rulers Brabant States in Revolt (1577–1585) , Francis of Anjou (1582–1584)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.48
Diameter (mm) 26
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued from 1582 to 1583. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.48 g.

Obverse
Rampant lion left within thin inner circle. Date between feet. (12 Ghent mites)
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Flanders-Anjou surrounded by collar of the Golden Fleece. (If the Lord is not with us, everything is in vain.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1583  105.1K 21%
1582  133.1K 86%

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