½ Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND (1263-1297) front ½ Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND (1263-1297) back
½ Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND (1263-1297) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND

 
Silver 0.47 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Namur (Belgian States)
Count
Guy I (Gwijde I) (1263-1297)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1263-1297
Value
½ Esterlin (⅙)
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.47 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304601
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long double cross, intersecting legend. Trefoil in each angle

Lettering: GM AR Ch IO

Translation: Guy, Marquis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Sterling coin from County of Namur (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 0.47 g is that it features an image of Guy of Dampierre, who was a prominent nobleman and military leader in the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Worringen in 1288, which was a major conflict between the County of Flanders and the Duchy of Brabant. The coin's design serves as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.