County of Flanders 4 Mites - Philip the Handsome, Regency, 1489 – 1492

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Flanders County of Flanders
Currency Groot (864 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Mites
Year 1489 – 1492
Ruler Philip the Handsome (1482–1506)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Mites from County of Flanders. Issued from 1489 to 1492. Struck in Billon. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.7 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield with imperial eagle. (Maxmililan King of the Romans, Father.)
Reverse
Flemish lion shield on long cross. (Philip, Archduke of Austria and Burgundy, Count of Flanders)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1489-1492) 

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