1⁄3 Groat - William II of Avesnes

€314,993.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1337-1345
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅓ Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#74, Boudeau#2119
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left. Legend starts with eagle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMOnETA ⁑ VALEnCEn` (punctuation by double saltires)
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend, a leaf in each angle of the cross
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGCO MES hAI OnI
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1337-1345)  - Circa 1342-1343 -
Catalog ID1357340460
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