2 Sterlings - Margaret I of Constantinople

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1269-1280
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Sterlings (⅔)
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.7 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#19, Hainaut#18, Boudeau#2091
Obverse description Knight on horseback riding LEFT, sword held upright. Large feathered ornament on horse`s head, and horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ mOnЄTA VALЄnCЄnЄnSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Reverse description Short cross pattée, with double legend around it
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ mARGARЄTA COmITISSA ✠ SIGnVm CRVCIS
(Translation: Countess Margaret Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1269-1280) - -
Numisquare ID 1024382240
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