Groat 'with Monogram' - William III of Bavaria

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1356-1389
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.2 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#101, Boudeau#2130
Obverse description Ornate 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ GVILLELMVS ⵓ COMES ⵓ hAnOnIE
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Long cross pattée dividing legend, with alternating lions and eagles in angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✿ mOnE TA ⵓ VAL EnCEn enSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1356-1389) - -
Numisquare ID 5240258070
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