Double Franc 'à Pied' - William III of Bavaria

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1365-1389
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Francs on foot (80)
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.43 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#289, Hainaut#Suppl. 4.31
Obverse description Crowned count standing and facing forward under gothic arch.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IOh`ES ⵓ LVCAS M`RCVS ⵓ MAThS
(Translation: John, Luke, Mark and Matthew)
Reverse description Floriate triple cross with double-headed eagles in angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering DVX 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
Mintage ND (1365-1389) - -
Numisquare ID 2460802360
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