County of Hainaut ½ Groat "with Knight" - John II of Avesnes, 1300 – 1302
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat "with Knight" - John II of Avesnes
Year
1300 – 1302
Ruler
John II (Jan II)
(1280–1304)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.1
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat "with Knight" - John II of Avesnes from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1300 to 1302. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.1 g.
- Obverse
- Knight riding right, holding shield and upright sword; horse's legs dividing legend (John, Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Cross dividing interior legend (Coinage of Valenciennes Sign of the cross)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1300-1302) | — |
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