1⁄2 Groat 'with Lion' - John II of Avesnes

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1298-1299
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.9 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#30, Hainaut#32
Obverse description Rampant lion facing left inside a hexilobe
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ : IOhANnЄS: COMЄS: hANONIЄ
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Short cross pattee with triangular florettes in each corner
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ :MOnЄTA: VALЄNChЄNЄnSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1298-1299) - -
Numisquare ID 4836393070
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