Groat `with Monogram` - William III of Bavaria

€314,187.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1356-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#101, Boudeau#2130
Obverse descriptionOrnate H monogram in shape of a cross, a band of alternating rosettes and Xes as the vertical beam of the cross, and letters hA hO ZE FR in the angles
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ GVILLELMVS ⵓ COMES ⵓ hAnOnIE
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, with alternating lions and eagles in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿ mOnE TA ⵓ VAL EnCEn enSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1356-1389)  - -
Catalog ID5240258070
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