County of Hainaut Groat "Courtois" - William II of Avesnes, 1344
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Groat "Courtois" - William II of Avesnes
Year
1344
Ruler
William II
(1337–1345)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Groat "Courtois" - William II of Avesnes from County of Hainaut. Issued in 1344. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- H monogram of Hainaut inside a quadrilobe, a small lion inside each lobe, and a small eagle in each exterior angle. Around it, a border of one cross and eleven fleur-de-lis, each inside a double arc
- Reverse
- Cross pattée dividing interior legend (WIlliam, Count of Hainaut In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1344) | — |
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