1/2 Groat `with Knight` - William I of Avesnes

€315,604.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1304-1337
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#45
Obverse descriptionKnight on horseback riding left, holding lion shield and banner; horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GVILL`:C OMES ⋮ hAn OnIe
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MOnETA ⋮ nOVA ⋮ VALEnCEnEnSIS ✠ SIGnVMCRVCIS
(Translation: New coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1304-1337)  - Circa 1311-1312 -
Catalog ID2518161610
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