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

€1.00
IssuerHainaut, County of
Year1300-1302
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1071-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hainaut#Suppl LXIII, 26#, Boudeau#2095
Obverse descriptionKnight riding right, holding shield and upright sword; horse`s legs dividing legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ ⋮ IOhS ⋮ COMES ⋮ hA nOnIE (punctuation by triple dots)
(Translation: John, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse descriptionCross dividing interior legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ ⋮mOnETA ⋮ VALENChINIS SIG nVM CRV CIS
(Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1300-1302)  - -
Catalog ID9697084060
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