Duchy of Brabant 2 Mites - Philip the Good, 1458 – 1467

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Groot (1183 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Mites
Year 1458 – 1467
Ruler Philip the Good (1419–1467)
Composition Billon (.020 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.13
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Mites from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1458 to 1467. Struck in Billon (.020 silver). Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.13 g.

Obverse
Arms of Burgundy fills field
Reverse
Short cross pattee (Mechelen) Short cross pattee with city shield at center (Leuven) (New coinage made in Mechelen/Leuven)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1466-1467)  GH 19-1b; Witte 495
ND (1458-1459)  368.5K GH 19-1a; Witte 490

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