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Maille anonymous Ieper ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip I of Alsace (Philips van de Elzas) (1168-1191) Baldwin IX of Constantinopole (1194-1205) |
| Countess | Margaret I (1191-1194) Joan I of Constantinople (1205-1244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1220 |
| Value | 1 Maille (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross pattee intersecting inner circle, within which a pellet in each corner. Between inner and outer circles, two rings with central dots in each angle.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The production of small denarii was very important between the second half of the 12th century and the first years of the 14th century. Initially, we find small denarii for the Count of Flanders, Philippe d'Alsace (1161-1186); the last person to have small denarii minted seems to have been Philippe de Marigny (1306-1309). Numerous towns in the north of France minted this type of coin. (Source : https://www.cgb.fr/flandre-ville-dypres-petit-denier-ou-maille-ttb,bfe_362331,a.html)Identification of the different types of Ypres chain mail: http://lesmaillesdeflandre.fr/lesmaillesdypres/index.html
This type is referenced M839.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a maille (or mesh) pattern on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable.
