Duchy of Brabant 2 Mites "Courte" - Charles V, 1543 – 1556
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mites
Year
1543 – 1556
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.91
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mites from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1543 to 1556. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.91 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Charles to right within inner circle. Mintmark after year. (Charles V by God's grace Emperor, King of Spain)
- Reverse
- Rampant lion left. Border of scroll marks.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 3% | |
| 1556 | — | Mint mark: star (Maastricht) | ||
| 1555 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 1.4% | |
| 1555 | — | Mint mark: star (Maastricht) | ||
| 1554 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 4% | |
| 1554 | — | Mint mark: star (Maastricht) | ||
| 1553 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 1.4% | |
| 1552 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | ||
| 1551 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 4% | |
| 1550 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | ||
| 1550 | — | Mint mark: star (Maastricht) | ||
| 1549 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 11% | |
| 1549 | — | Mint mark: star (Maastricht) | ||
| 1548 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 7% | |
| 1547 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 14% | |
| 1546 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 3% | |
| 1545 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 4% | |
| 1544 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 6% | |
| 1543 | — | Mint mark: Hand (Antwerp) | 17% | |
| ? | — | Mint: Antwerp | 33% |
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