Sterling - John II of Avesnes Maubege

€314,861.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1280-1304
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sterling = ⅓ Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#41, Mayhew Sterling#39
Obverse descriptionBust of count facing forward, wearing crown of roses
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠⁑ I ⁑ COMЄS ⁑ hAyONIЄ (punctuation by double saltires)
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legends, a group of three pellets in each angle
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMЄL* BOD IЄN SIS
(Translation: Maubege)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1280-1304)  - Circa 1294-1297 -
Catalog ID9496394260
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