| Area/Ruler: | Low Countries -Hainaut: William III Count of Hainaut, the Mad |
| Reigned: | 1356-1389 |
| Denomination: | AR Grande Plaque or Double Gros |
| Mint: | Valenciennes |
| Obverse: | Intertwining cross design. Monogram in each quadrant "hA" (Hainaut), "hO" (Holland), "ZE" (Zealand), "FR" (Freisland). "GVILLEMVS: COMES :hANORIE" |
| Reverse: | Long Cross dividing legend, with lions and eagles in alternate angles. "MORETA ; VALENCENERIS" |
| Reference: | Lucas 116 |
| Weight: | 2.7 gms |
| Diameter: | 27 mm |
William III Count of Hainaut 1359-89
William was the son of Margaret, Countess of Holland (1345-1349) and Louis IV Wittelsbach of Bavaria (1314-1347). He was thus William V of Holland (House of Beiers) as well as William III of Hainaut. He abdicated in 1389 due to madness. |
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