© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Maille - Philip I of Alsace Arras ND
| Silver | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Philip I of Alsace (Philips van de Elzas) (1168-1191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1168-1191 |
| Value | 1 Maille (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with letter S in quadrants 1 and 4, and arrowheads in quadrants 2 and 3.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ ARASO
Lettering (regular font): ✠ ARASO
Translation: Arras
Comment
Ghyssens differentiates #160 with an S in quadrants 1 and 4 of the cross, from #161 with an S in quadrants 2 and 3.
Variations in the obverse and reverse legends exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a maille, or mesh-like pattern, on the reverse side. This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and was a distinctive feature of coins from the County of Flanders during this time period.
