© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
½ Groat "with Knight" - John II of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 2.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John II (Jan II) (1280-1304) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1302 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross dividing interior legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ ⋮mOnETA ⋮ VALENChINIS
SIG nVM CRV CIS
Translation:
Coinage of Valenciennes
Sign of the cross
Comment
Known as a demi gros au chevalier or petit grosSimilar coin with knight riding left is a different (later) type
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat "with Knight" coin is that it features a unique design element - a knight on horseback, which was a rare representation on coins during that time period.
