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Florin - William II ND
| Gold | 3.33 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William II (1337-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1345 |
| Value | Florin d'Or = Goldgulden (40) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full length figure of Saint John the Baptist, facing forward, nimbate and holding a cross in his left hand. Mintmaster's mark at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S . IOHA NNES B
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Johannes Baptista
Translation: Saint John the Baptist
Comment
Delmonte (1963) rates this coin R4, only 2 or 3 known examples.He also give a lion's head for the mintmaster's mark, but this appears to be a tournament helmet.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Florin - William II ND (1337-1345) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Gold weighing 3.33 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of William II, Count of Hainaut, who ruled from 1337 to 1345. During this time, the County of Hainaut was part of the French States, and the coin was likely used as a form of currency throughout the region. The fact that it was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin, and its weight of 3.33 g makes it a unique and interesting artifact from this time period.
