© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Thuyne" - Jacqueline of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Jacqueline of Bavaria (1417-1433) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1433 |
| Value | 2 Groats |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee over a smaller quadrilobe decorated with trefoils at the angles. Cross intersects legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ mOnET A ⋮ nOVA FAC' ⋮ IN- VALENC'
Translation: New coinage made in Valenciennes
Comment
Added ruling authority, script, unabridged egendInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Thuyne" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Jacqueline of Bavaria, who was a powerful and influential countess in the 15th century. She played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of her time, and her coinage reflects her importance in the history of the County of Hainaut and the French States.
