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Maille - Anonymous Middelburg ND
| Silver | 0.38 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1200 |
| Value | 1 Maille (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross.
Comment
Known as Kleine denarius (dutch).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.
Ghyssens (1971) attributed this type to Saint-Omer, Tournai, or Middelburg, but more recent research gives a most likely attribution of Middelburg.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Maille - Anonymous (Middelburg) ND (1100-1200) from County of Flanders (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 0.38 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 Middle Ages and signifies the connection between the County of Flanders and the Christian faith.
