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

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1304-1337
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.0 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#45
Obverse description Knight on horseback riding left, holding lion shield and banner; horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ GVILL`:C OMES ⋮ hAn OnIe
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ MOnETA ⋮ nOVA ⋮ VALEnCEnEnSIS ✠ SIGnVMCRVCIS
(Translation: New coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1304-1337) - Circa 1311-1312 -
Numisquare ID 2518161610
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