Duchy of Brabant 2 Mites - Philip II, 1569 – 1579
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mites
Year
1569 – 1579
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.91
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mites from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1569 to 1579. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.91 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Philip right. Mint mark below bust. (Philip, by God's grace King of Spain, Duke of Brabant)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Spain (God is my helper)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1571-1579) etoile | 981K | Mint: Maastricht | 33% | |
| ND (1569-1578) main | 1.8M | Mint: Antwerp | 67% |
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