Duchy of Brabant 4 Mites "Double Courte" - Philip II, 1569 – 1579

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Mites
Year 1569 – 1579
Ruler Philip II (1556–1598)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.82
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Mites from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1569 to 1579. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.82 g.

Obverse
Bust of Philip right. Mintmark below bust. (Philip, by God's grace King of Spain and Duke of Brabant)
Reverse
Crowned quarterred arms over cross pattee (The Lord is my helper)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1571-1579) etoile 558.6K Mint: Maastricht 23%
ND (1569-1577) main 1.1M Mint: Antwerp 82%

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