© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Groats "Plaque of the Evangelists" - William III of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 3.28 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1389 |
| Value | 2 Groats |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long, floriate triple cross with rosette at center, dividing both legends
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Interior): MOnE nOVA VAL·E-CEIS
(Exterior) : .IOhA LVCA MARC MATE
Unabridged legend:
Moneta nova Valencenensis
Iohannes Lucas Marcus Mattheus
Translation:
New coinage of Valenciennes
John Luke Mark Matthew
Comment
The 2 groat denomination was also known as a plaque in this era in the Low CountriesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the "Plaque of the Evangelists," which depicts the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, on one side of the coin. This design was used during the reign of William III of Bavaria, who ruled from 1356 to 1389. The coin was minted in the County of Hainaut, which was a French state at the time. The use of this design was significant because it represented the influence of Christianity during the Middle Ages and highlighted the importance of religion in the lives of the people during that time period.
