2 Sterlings - Margaret I of Constantinople

€314,744.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1269-1280
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Sterlings (⅔)
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.68 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#13 , Boudeau#2090
Obverse descriptionKnight on horseback riding RIGHT, sword held upright. Curled feather ornament on horse`s head, horse`s rear legs dividing legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ mONЄTA VALЄNCЄ NЄNSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee with crescents in the angles, 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 ID1071261570
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