Maille (Ghent) ND (1253-1259) front Maille (Ghent) ND (1253-1259) back
Maille (Ghent) ND (1253-1259) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

Maille Ghent ND

 
Silver 0.4 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#304548
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cross pattee, letters and small ring in the angles

Lettering: G A N T

Translation: Gent

Comment

Variants exist of the type with G A N T reverse.

Another subtype minted in Ghent has a double "anchor cross" reverse, with no lettering in the angles: