2 Groats `Fors` - William III of Bavaria

€314,096.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1366-1367
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groats
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver (.519)
Weight4.48 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#109
Obverse descriptionLarge H monogram with alternating square shields of Bavaria and Hainaut in the corners
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GVILLELM⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ COMES ⁑ HAOIE
(Translation: William, by God`s grace Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionShort winged cross with alternating square shields of Bavaria and Hainaut in the corners
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MOnETA ⁑ FORTIS ⁑ VALEnCEnEnSIS
(Translation: Strong coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1366-1367)  - -
Catalog ID4889277920
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