1/2 Groat - Hugh of Chalons Fosses

€412,195.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1296-1301
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.47 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#513
Obverse descriptionEagle with wings spread, facing, within quadrilobe with points.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ hVGOnIS ⁑  LEODIENSIS EPI
(Translation: Hugh, Bishop of Liege)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée surrounded by double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ nOmEn DOmInI SIT BEnEDICTV ✠ MONETA ⁑ FOSES
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord Coinage of Fosses)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1296-1301)  - -
Catalog ID2618855340
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