© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Eagle" - Margaret II of Avesnes 13 lilies ND
| Silver | 3.8 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with one lion and one eagle in opposite angles, surrounded by double legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Interior) ✠ MOnETA. VALEnCEnEnSIS
(Exterior): ✿ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT⋮ nOME ⋮ DnI ⋮ 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
Weight is variable, with examples sold at auction between 2010 and 2020 ranging from 3.3 to nearly 3.9 grams.Chalon Hainaut 85 is similar, but has only twelve fleur-de-lis obverse, and was made to a lower weight standard.
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 authority and power.
