© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Bourgeois - William I ND
| Billon | 1.19 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (1304-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1311-1314 |
| Value | Bourgeois = 6 Deniers (½) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram of Hainaut surrounded by four crosses.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA × VALEnCEn
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA × VALENCEN
Translation: Coin of Valenciennes
Comment
William I was the son of Jean II d'Avesnes, count of Hainaut, and Philippine, daughter of the Count Henry II of Luxembourg. He married in 1305 Jeanne de Valois, daughter of Charles I of Valois. He died in 1337 and his son William II took over. (Source : www.cgb.fr)Variants:
- Obverse, the monogram is surrounded by four leaves. Reverse, two dots at base of cross (Hainaut (Chalon) 61)
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- Obverse, the monogram is flanked by two rings. Legend ✠ MONETA NOVA DVPLEX. Reverse as above, legend ✠ GVILL · COM hAnOnIE (Hainaut (Chalon) Supp., 2, XII)
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- Obverse, monogram decorated with two fleur-de-lis, dividing legend, hAYnOnIЄ. Reverse has cross pattée intersecting legend at bottom (Hainaut (Chalon) 64)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the County of Hainaut, which was part of the French States. The coin was minted during the reign of William I, who ruled from 1311 to 1314, a period marked by political instability and conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of the people who created it.
