2 Sterlings - Robert III of Bethune

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1305-1322
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Sterlings (⅔)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.9 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VGF#173
Obverse description Mounted knight riding toward the left, holding a banner and a lion shield
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + ROBERTVS: COMES: FLADRIE
Reverse description Short cross pattee inside double legends
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering (Interior): + SIGNVM CRVCIS (Exterior): + MOnETA: VILLE: A: LOSTESIS
(Translation: Sign of the cross Coinage of the city of Aalst)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1305-1322) - circa 1311-1312 -
Numisquare ID 3584338680
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