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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Maille - Mahaut ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Artois (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Mahaut (1302-1329) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1302-1329 |
| Value | 1 Maille (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with ARTH letters in quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ARTh
Lettering (regular font): ARTH
Translation: Artois.
Comment
Dewismes 127; B. 1978
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Maille - Mahaut ND (1302-1329) from County of Artois (French States) made of Silver weighing 0.35 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip VI of France, who ruled from 1328 to 1350. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to help finance his military campaigns and administrative expenses. Despite being a small coin, it is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political conditions of medieval Europe.
