2 Sterlings - Margaret I of Constantinople

€314,648.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1269-1280
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Sterlings (⅔)
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#19, Hainaut#18, Boudeau#2091
Obverse descriptionKnight on horseback riding LEFT, sword held upright. Large feathered ornament on horse`s head, and horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ mOnЄTA VALЄnCЄnЄnSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée, with double legend around it
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ mARGARЄTA COmITISSA ✠ SIGnVm CRVCIS
(Translation: Countess Margaret Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1269-1280)  - -
Catalog ID1024382240
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