© CGB
© CGB
Sterling "with Lozenge" William I of Avesnes ND
| Silver | 1.26 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (1304-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1304-1337 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, three pellets in each angle
Script: Latin
Lettering: G ⋮ CO-MES - hAn-OnIE
Translation: William Count of Hainaut
Comment
HAINAUT - COUNTY OF HAINAUT - GUILLAUME I(1304-1337)
Guillaume I was the son of Jean II d'Avesnes, Count of Hainaut, and Philippine, daughter of Count Henri II of Luxembourg. He married Jeanne de Valois, daughter of Charles I de Valois, in 1305. He died in 1337 and was succeeded by his daughter Guillaume II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "lozenge" shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins issued by William I of Avesnes during his reign. This shape was used to distinguish his coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it has become a recognizable feature of coins from this period.
