© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 3.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William II (1337-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1339-1343 |
| 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#314788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee intersecting the interior legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Interior): hAn OnI E× 'CO MES
(Exterior): ✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOME ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Unabridged legend:
Hanoniae comes
Benedictum sit nome domini nostri dei Ihesu Christi
Translation:
(Interior): Count of Hainaut
(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 legends.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avesnes ND (1339-1343) 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 coin's reverse side is depicted with a crown on its head, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Count of Hainaut.
