Groat `with Monogram` - Margaret II of Avesnes

€314,586.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1345-1356
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#82, Boudeau#2122
Obverse descriptionLarge H monogram in shape of cross. Alternating rosettes and crosses in center of cross, and letters hA hO Ze FR in the angles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ MARGARETA ⁑ COmITISA ⁑ hANOIE hA hO Ze FR
(Translation: Margaret, Countess of Hainaut Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland, Frisia)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, with alternating lions and eagles in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering❀mOnE TA ⁑ VAL EnCEn ENSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1345-1356)  - -
Catalog ID8569508630
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