Double Franc `à Pied` - William III of Bavaria

€368,175.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1365-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs on foot (80)
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionGold
Weight7.43 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#289, Hainaut#Suppl. 4.31
Obverse descriptionCrowned count standing and facing forward under gothic arch.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIOh`ES ⵓ LVCAS M`RCVS ⵓ MAThS
(Translation: John, Luke, Mark and Matthew)
Reverse descriptionFloriate triple cross with double-headed eagles in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDVX ⵓ WILL`S ⵓ DEI ⵓ GRATIA ⵓ COMES ⵓ hAIN`
(Translation: Duke WIlliam (of Bavaria) by God`s grace Count of Hainaut)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1365-1389)  - -
Catalog ID2460802360
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