© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - William II of Avesnes ND
| Billon | 2.0 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William II (1337-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1345 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with double legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BNDICTVM ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmEn ⋮ DnI ⋮ D ⋮ nRI
✠G ⸰ COMES ⸰ hAnOnIE
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord God
William, Count of Hainaut
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin from County of Hainaut (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of William II of Avesnes, who was a powerful nobleman in the 14th century. He was Count of Hainaut, Count of Holland, and Count of Zeeland, and this coin was likely used as a means of payment and trade within his territories. Despite being made of billon, a copper and silver alloy, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
