Sterling - John II of Avesnes Mons

Issuer Hainaut, County of
Year 1291-1295
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency Gros (1071-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#37, Boudeau#2097, Mayhew Sterling#34
Obverse description Bust of count facing forward, wearing crown of roses
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhS ⁑ COMЄS ⁑ hANONIЄ (punctuation by double saltires)
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse description Long cross pattée dividing legend, a group of three pellets in each angle
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MON ЄTA MON TЄS`
(Translation: Coinage of Mons)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1291-1295) - -
Numisquare ID 3980929390
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