County of Hainaut 2 Sterlings - Margaret I of Constantinople, 1269 – 1280
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Sterlings
Year
1269 – 1280
Ruler
Margaret II of Constantinople
(1244–1280)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Sterlings from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1269 to 1280. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.7 g.
- Obverse
- Knight on horseback riding LEFT, sword held upright. Large feathered ornament on horse's head, and horse's legs dividing legend (Coinage of Valenciennes)
- Reverse
- Short cross pattée, with double legend around it (Countess Margaret Sign of the cross)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1269-1280) | — |
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