© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "Tournois" - William I of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 4.0 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (1304-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1306-1309 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ MOnETA + VALEnCEn'
✠ XPC ⋮ VInCIT ⋮ XPC REGnAT⋮ XPC ⋮ ImPERAT
Translation:
Coinage of Valenciennes
Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Also known as a "guillemot."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "Tournois" - William I of Avesnes ND (1306-1309) 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 medieval period, specifically in the County of Hainaut, which is now part of modern-day Belgium. The coin was minted during the reign of William I of Avesnes, who was the Count of Hainaut from 1306 to 1309. The coin's design features the image of a groat, which is a type of grain, and the name "Tournois" refers to the city of Tournai, where the coin was minted. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 4.0 grams indicates that it was a valuable and durable form of currency for its time.
