Duchy of Brabant 2 Mites - Philip II, 1556 – 1567
Information
Country
Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Brabant
Currency
Gulden
(1506 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Mites
Year
1556 – 1567
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.91
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Mites from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1556 to 1567. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.91 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Philip II to right
- Reverse
- Four firesteels arranged in shape of a cross, small cross in center, and sparks in each angle, surrounded by wreath. Mintmark between one firesteel and wreath.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1561-1567) main | 529.3K | Mint: Antwerp | 20% | |
| ND (1558-1561) main | 940.9K | (fr) Atelier: Anvers, avec (ANG) | ||
| ND (1556-1559) etoile | 4.3M | (fr) Atelier: Maastricht, avec (AN) | 80% |
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