© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Thuyne" - Jacqueline and John IV of Brabant ND
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Jacqueline of Bavaria (1417-1433) |
| Count | John of Brabant (1418-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1418-1427 |
| Value | 2 Groats |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee that intersects legend, over a smaller quadrilobe decorated with trefoils at the angles.
Lettering: ✠ mOnET A ⋮ nOVA FAC' ⋮ IN- VALENC'
Translation: New coinage made in Valenciennes
Comment
The 2 groat denomination from this era was sometimes referred to as a "plaque" in the Low CountriesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Thuyne" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Hainaut, which is now a part of France but was once a separate state. This detail highlights the rich history and cultural exchange that existed between different regions and states in Europe during the medieval period.
