1/2 Groat `with Knight` - John II of Avesnes

€315,000.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1302-1303
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#27, Boudeau#2094
Obverse descriptionKnight on horseback riding LEFT, holding a lion shield and banner; horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ IOhAnn ES COMES hAIn
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ MOnETAVALEnCEnEnSIS ✠ SIGnVMCRVSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1302-1303)  - -
Catalog ID7001016850
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