Sterling - William of Avesnes

Issuer Cambrai, Bishopric of
Year 1285-1295
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sterling (1⁄60)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.34 g
Diameter 18.9 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#2011 , Mayhew Sterling#88 , Rob Cambrai#6/3
Obverse description Bust of the bishop facing with crown of flowers.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + GVILLS: EPISCOPVS
(Translation: William, bishop...)
Reverse description Cross cutting the legend, surrounded by four groups of three bezants placed in a triangle.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering CAMERACENSIS.
(Translation: ... of Cambrai.)
Edge Plain.
Mint
Mintage ND (1285-1295) - -
Numisquare ID 3341931880
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