County of Hainaut 2 Groats "Gros Vaillant" - William III of Bavaria, 1355 – 1389

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Hainaut County of Hainaut
Currency Gros (1071 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Groats "Gros Vaillant" - William III of Bavaria
Year 1355 – 1389
Ruler William V of Bavaria (1354–1388)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.23
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Groats "Gros Vaillant" - William III of Bavaria from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1355 to 1389. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.23 g.

Obverse
Ornate H monogram in shape of a cross, a band of alternating rosettes and Xes as the vertical beam of the cross, and letters hA hO ZE FR in the angles (William, Count of Hainaut)
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting the legend, with alternating lions and eagles in the angles (Coinage of Valenciennes)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1355-1389) 

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