© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Maille - Anonymous Bruges ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Margaret II of Constantinople (1244-1280) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1253-1259 |
| Value | 1 Maille (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Doubly checkered cross, a rosette in each angle
Comment
Many varieties exist (design of shield, design of cross, symbols in the angles of the cross).Though the later copper maille was valued lower, the silver maille issued in circa 1168-1300 had a silver content comparable to the French denier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Maille - Anonymous (Bruges) ND (1253-1259) from County of Flanders (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 0.4 g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin has a cross fleury pattee, which is a type of cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends, surrounded by a circle of dots. This design was commonly used on coins during the medieval period and was meant to symbolize the connection between the county of Flanders and the Holy Roman Empire.
