© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Eagle" - Margaret II of Avesnes 12 lilies ND
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Margaret II (1345-1356) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1345-1356 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with one lion and one eagle in opposite angles, surrounded by double legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Interior) ✠ MOnETA ⬩ VALEnCEnEnSIS
(Exterior): ✿ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOME ⋮ DI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Unabridged legend:
Moneta Valencenensis
Benedictum sit nome domini nostri dei Ihesu CHristi
Translation:
(Interior): Coinage of Valenciennes
(Exterio): Blessed be the name of our Lord God, Jesus Christ
Comment
This type is very similar to Chalon Hainaut 84, but has only twelve fleur-de-lis obverse, and was made to a lower weight standard (examples found in 2010-2020 auction sales ranged from 2.9-3.4 grams)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on the reverse side, which was a symbol of power and strength in the Middle Ages. The eagle was also associated with the Holy Roman Empire, which had a significant influence on the County of Hainaut during this time period. The inclusion of the eagle on the coin may have been a nod to the Empire's influence and power.
