1/2 Groat 'with Knight' - John II of Avesnes

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1302-1303
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.4 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#27, Boudeau#2094
Obverse description Knight on horseback riding LEFT, holding a lion shield and banner; horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhAnn ES COMES hAIn
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ MOnETAVALEnCEnEnSIS ✠ SIGnVMCRVSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1302-1303) - -
Numisquare ID 7001016850
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