County of Hainaut 1⁄2 Groat "with Lion" - John II of Avesnes, 1298 – 1299
Information
Country
County of Hainaut
County of Hainaut
Currency
Gros
(1071 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1⁄2 Groat "with Lion" - John II of Avesnes
Year
1298 – 1299
Ruler
John II (Jan II)
(1280–1304)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1⁄2 Groat "with Lion" - John II of Avesnes from County of Hainaut. Issued from 1298 to 1299. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Rampant lion facing left inside a hexilobe (John, Count of Hainaut)
- Reverse
- Short cross pattee with triangular florettes in each corner (Coinage of Valenciennes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1298-1299) | — |
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