County of Flanders 6 Mites - François d'Alençon, Ghent Revolt, 1582 – 1583

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Gulden (1506 – 1713)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Mites
Year 1582 – 1583
Rulers Brabant States in Revolt (1577–1585) , Francis of Anjou (1582–1584)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 3.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued from 1582 to 1583. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.1 g.

Obverse
Rampant lion facing left. Date between its feet. (6 mijten (=duit of sesken) of Gent.)
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Flanders/Anjou flanked by two letters F. (If God is not with us, all is in vain)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1583  1.5K
1582  32.6K

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