County of Flanders 12 Mites - Ghent Revolt, 1582 – 1584

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Mites
Year 1582 – 1584
Ruler Brabant States in Revolt (1577–1585)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.8
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued from 1582 to 1584. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 5.8 g.

Obverse
Crowned rampant lion left within thin circle. Two digit date between legs.
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms with decorated border, diagonal band inside with letters SPQG

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1584 lis 42.9K 17%
1583 lis 49.2K 50%
1582  —

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