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Sterling 'with Lion Shield'- John II of Avesnes
| Issuer | Hainaut, County of |
| Year | 1280-1304 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Sterling = ⅓ Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Hainaut#20, Boudeau#2092 |
| Obverse description | Shield with rampant lion left. Legend around it, in three parts |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ∴✠h∴ ∴ANO∴ ∴NIЄ∴
(punctuation by saltire or by groups of three small
dots)
(Translation: Hainaut) |
| Reverse description | Long cross pattée dividing legend. A rosette in each corner |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | IOh ANЄ
SCO MЄS
(Translation: Count John) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(1280-1304) - Circa 1285 -
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| Catalog ID | 8078981190 |
| Comments | |
