Double Sterling - Baudouin of Avesnes

Issuer Beaumont, Lordship of
Year 1270-1280
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Sterling (1⁄30)
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 2.77 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#190
Obverse description Mounted knight holding sword in right hand galloping right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ · B · D`AVENIS DNS BE-LIMOTIS
(Translation: Baudouin of Avesnes, lord of Beaumont.)
Reverse description Cross pattée with crescents in cantons.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ IN NOMINE : DOMINI : HRI : AME ✠ ✶ SIGNVM ✶ CRVCIS ✶
(Translation: Sign of the cross.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1270-1280) - -
Numisquare ID 8115152280
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