2 Sterlings - Robert III of Bethune ND (1305-1322) front 2 Sterlings - Robert III of Bethune ND (1305-1322) back
2 Sterlings - Robert III of Bethune ND (1305-1322) photo
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2 Sterlings - Robert III of Bethune ND

 
Silver 1.9 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
Robert III of Flanders (1305-1322)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1305-1322
Value
2 Sterlings (⅔)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310053
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross pattee inside double legends

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
(Interior): + SIGNVM CRVCIS
(Exterior): + MOnETA: VILLE: A: LOSTESIS

Lettering (regular font):
(INTERIOR): + SIGNVM CRVCIS
(EXTERIOR): + MONETA: VILLE: A: LOSTESIS

Translation:
Sign of the cross
Coinage of the city of Aalst

Comment

Design is similar to earlier coins of Hainaut

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, which was a region in present-day Belgium. This shield is placed above the king's head on the obverse side of the coin, signifying the coin's origin and allegiance to the County of Flanders.