1/2 Groat `obol blanche` - William I of Avesnes

€315,743.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1326-1329
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#50, Boudeau#2107
Obverse descriptionH monogram of Hainaut with three stars inside, and surrounded by four rosettes, all inside hexilobe
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠GVILLELMVS COMES hAnOnIE
(Translation: William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionLong cross, dividing double legends
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOnE TA:VA LEnC EnIS SIG NVM ·CRV CIS·
(Translation: Sign of the cross Coinage of Valenciennes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1326-1329)  - -
Catalog ID4802980710
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