County of Hainaut 2 Groats "Plaque of the Evangelists" - William III of Bavaria, 1356 – 1389
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Groats "Plaque of the Evangelists" - William III
Year
1356 – 1389
Ruler
William V of Bavaria
(1354–1388)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.28
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Groats "Plaque of the Evangelists" - William III from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1356 to 1389. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 3.28 g.
- Obverse
- Inside a quadrilobe, the H monogram of Hainaut surrounded by four lions. Emblem of Bavaria in the exterior angles of the quadrilobe (Duke WIlliam, Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Long, floriate triple cross with rosette at center, dividing both legends (New coinage of Valenciennes John Luke Mark Matthew)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1356-1389) | — |
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