Description
ND 13th Century, Hainaut, John Of Avesnes, 1280-1304, Imitation Edward Sterling, Mayhew 34
A nice example of this scarce imitation sterling struck at Mons in the final decade of the 13th century. A distinctive type with “rosary crown”. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Weight 1.32g. Listed in Mayhew, Sterling Imitations Of Edwardian Type as Mayhew 34.
O: ✠ IOhS⁑COMЄS⁑hANONIЄ. Facing bust wearing crown of roses.
R: MON ЄTA MON TЄS’. Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle.
I would grade this coin Fine-Good Fine (Sheldon VF35). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
