© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Lions" - William II of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William II (1337-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1344-1345 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée inside double legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(Interior): ✠GVILLMVS ⋮ COMES
(Exterior): ✠ hAYnn ⋮ hOLL ⋮ ZEEL ⋮ ACDnS ⋮ FRIZIE
Unabridged legend:
Gulielmus comes
Hanoniae Hollandiae Zeelandiae et dominus Frisiae
Translation: William, Count of Hainaut, Holland and Zeeland, Lord of Frisia
Comment
This gros imitates that issued by John III of Brabant in 1344 (reference below)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Lions" - William II of Avesnes ND (1344-1345) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Silver weighing 2.4 g is that it features a unique design of two lions on the reverse side, which was a symbol of power and strength during the medieval period.
