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Unique ID: WILT-E1002C
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A silver imitation sterling of an Edwardian type silver penny (known as a crockard) John of Avesnes minted at Hainaut (Valenciennes) dating to AD 1290-1291. + I COMES hANONIE depicting a bust facing crowned with a chaplet of roses. VALENChENENS reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The coin is bent. Mayhew, NJ, 1983, Sterling Imitations of Edwardian Type, The Royal Numismatic Society, London p 40, no 30.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1290
Date to: Exactly AD 1291
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 19.44 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4996
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: John II of Avesnes count of Hainaut (1280-1304) count of Holland (1299-1304)
Mint or issue place: Valenciennes
Type: Edwardian imitation: John II of Avesnes for Hainaut at Valenciennes (M 24-32)
Obverse description: Bust facing crowned with a chaplet of roses.
Obverse inscription: I COMES hANONIE
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: VALENChENENS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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