Groat 'with Monogram' - Margaret II of Avesnes

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1345-1356
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#82, Boudeau#2122
Obverse description Large H monogram in shape of cross. Alternating rosettes and crosses in center of cross, and letters hA hO Ze FR in the angles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ MARGARETA ⁑ COmITISA ⁑ hANOIE hA hO Ze FR
(Translation: Margaret, Countess of Hainaut Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland, Frisia)
Reverse description Long cross pattée dividing legend, with alternating lions and eagles in the angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ❀mOnE TA ⁑ VAL EnCEn ENSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1345-1356) - -
Numisquare ID 8569508630
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