Philip II of Spain - 2 Mites c.1569 - Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands

Country: Brabant, Spanish Netherlands - 
King Felipe II of Spain (1527-1555-1598)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: Undated (1569-1579)
Value: 2 Mites (1⁄480)
Currency: Brabant, Gulden (1506-1713)
Metal: Copper
Mint: Antwerp 
Mintage: 1,756,372
Grade: VG
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round (irregular)
Technique: Hammered
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: GH# 231-1, Vanhoudt# 320-AN

Obverse:
Crowned bust of Felipe II facing to right, Mintmark below bust.

Lettering: P[HS] D G HISP Z REX D BR

Translation: Philip, by God's grace King of Spain, Duke of Brabant

Reverse:
Crowned quartered arms of Austria-Burgundy-Spain.

Lettering: DOMINVS MIHI ADIVTOR

Translation: God is my helper.

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
Hand → Mark for Antwerp, Belgium (600-1814).

Comments:
Also known as a courte (French) of korte (Dutch).

Riferimento : GH# 231-1, Vanhoudt# 320-AN

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collezione : Spanish Empire (European states)