Groat "with Monogram" - Albert of Bavaria ND (1389-1404) front Groat "with Monogram" - Albert of Bavaria ND (1389-1404) back
Groat "with Monogram" - Albert of Bavaria ND (1389-1404) photo
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Groat "with Monogram" - Albert of Bavaria ND

 
Silver 2.8 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Hainaut (French States)
Count
Albert of Bavaria (1389-1404)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1389-1404
Value
1 Groat
Currency
Gros (1071-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#314013
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short cross pattee intersecting the interior legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
(Interior): mOn ETA VAL EnS
(Exterior): ✠ BnDICTV: SIT: nOMEn: DnI: nRI

Unabridged legend:
Moneta Valencenensis
Benedictu sit nomen domini nostri

Translation:
(Interior): Coinage of Valenciennes
(Exterior): Blessed be the name of Our Lord

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Monogram" - Albert of Bavaria ND (1389-1404) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Silver weighing 2.8 g is that it features a unique monogram of Albert of Bavaria, which was a distinctive feature of his coinage during his reign.