© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avensnes ND
| Silver | 3.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William II (1337-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1345 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée dividing interior legend
Lettering:
(Interior): GVI LEL M'⁕CO MES
(Exterior): ✠BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Unabridged legend:
Guilielmus comes
Benedictum sit nome domini nostri dei Ihesu Christi
Translation:
(Interior): Count William
(Exterior): Blessed be the name of Our Lord, God, Jesus Christ
Comment
This gros of Hainaut imitates a similar gros of Louis of Nevers of Flanders, and the gros of John III of Brabant (references below).It is differentiated from a similar type of gros au lion by the obverse legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avensnes ND (1337-1345) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Silver weighing 3.8 g is that it features a unique design element - the lion on the reverse side of the coin. This lion symbolizes courage, strength, and royalty, which were important values during the reign of William II of Avensnes. The inclusion of the lion on the coin signifies the importance of these values in the County of Hainaut during that time period.
