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

€315,661.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1298-1299
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#30, Hainaut#32
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left inside a hexilobe
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ : IOhANnЄS: COMЄS: hANONIЄ
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee with triangular florettes in each corner
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ :MOnЄTA: VALЄNChЄNЄnSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1298-1299)  - -
Catalog ID4836393070
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