© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "Tournois" - WIlliam III of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 3.35 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1389 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ GL' · COM' · hAn' · DVX
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ nRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Unabridged legend:
Gulielmus comes Hanoniae dux
Benedictum sit nome domini nostri Ihesu Christi
Translation:
Duke WIlliam, Count of Hainaut
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Comment
This type would have been struck after the re-establishment of fine silver currency in France and the issue of the gros tournois by John II from April 1361Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, where William III of Bavaria was a prominent figure. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as the Groat "Tournois" was a widely used denomination in international trade. Despite its small weight, the coin's silver content made it a valuable and reliable medium of exchange.
