County of Hainaut Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avesnes, 1339 – 1343
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avesnes
Year
1339 – 1343
Ruler
William II
(1337–1345)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Groat "with Lion" - William II of Avesnes from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1339 to 1343. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion left, surrounded by legend and a border of one lion and eleven leaves inside circles/arches. Legend starts with small eagle (Coinage of Valenciennes)
- Reverse
- Cross pattee intersecting the interior legend ((Interior): Count of Hainaut (Exterior): Blessed be the name of Our Lord, God, Jesus Christ)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1339-1343) | — |
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