© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Maille - Baldwin VIII or IX Ghent ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Baldwin VIII (1191-1195) Baldwin IX of Constantinopole (1194-1205) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1191-1202 |
| 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#304529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short, footed cross. Alternating ball and groups of pellets in the angles.
Lettering: + B . COMES
Translation: Baudouin, Count
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins from the same era and region.
