County of Flanders 4 Mites - François d'Alençon, Ghent Revolt, 1582

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Mites
Year 1582
Rulers Brabant States in Revolt (1577–1585) , Francis of Anjou (1582–1584)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.66
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued in 1582. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.66 g.

Obverse
Rampant lion facing left. Date at bottom (4 Mites of Gent.)
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Flanders/Anjou over a lily-tipped cross (If God is not with us, all is in vain)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1582  7.2K

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