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
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 -
Numisquare ID 8078981190
Comments
×