© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "Tournois" or "Old Groat" - John II of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 4.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John II (Jan II) (1280-1304) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1304 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ IOhANЄS ⋮ COMЄS
✠ InNOmInЄ ⋮ DOMInI ⋮ NOSTRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ CRISTI
Translation:
Count John
IN the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Comment
Weight is variable; examples sold at auction 2013-2020 ranged from 3.3-4.0 grams.This is one of several varieties of gros tournois issued by John II (Chalon 21, 22, 24), before 1303, and is also called the vieux gros (old groat)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "Tournois" or "Old Groat" - John II of Avesnes ND (1280-1304) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Silver weighing 4.0 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 13th century, and its design and weight were standardized across different regions, making it a widely recognized and trusted form of exchange.
