County of Flanders 2 Mites - Charles V, 1506 – 1518
Information
Country
County of Flanders
County of Flanders
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mites
Year
1506 – 1518
Ruler
Charles V (Karl V)
(1535–1540)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.08
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
0.45
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued from 1506 to 1518. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.08 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Brabant with Flanders shield in center, filling circular field. (Silver coinage of the Archduke of Austria and Duke of Burgundy)
- Reverse
- SHort cross with forked tips and fleur-de-lis in center. (Blessed be the name of the Lord)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1506-1518) lis | — | (fr) Atelier: Bruges |
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