© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Monogram" - Margaret II of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 4.4 g | 30 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, with alternating lions and eagles in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀mOnE TA ⁑ VAL EnCEn ENSIS
Translation: Coinage of Valenciennes
Comment
Also known as a gros vaillant.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Monogram" - Margaret II of Avesnes ND (1345-1356) from County of Hainaut (French States) made of Silver weighing 4.4 g is that it features a unique monogram of Margaret II, which was a distinctive feature of her coinage during her reign.
