© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "with Lion" - William I Bouvignes ND
| Silver | 3.65 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (Willem I) (1337-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1340 |
| Value | 1 Gros |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee intersecting interior legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
GVI LLE MCO MES
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE ⋮ DHI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
Lettering (regular font):
GVI LLE MCO MES
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DHI ⋮ NRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPI
Translation:
Count William.
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Comment
The gros au lion of William I of Namur imitates the gros "compagnon" of Brabant (see reference below) and leeuwengroot of Flanders which were issued in the late 1330s.It was minted at Bouvignes and at Namur (Chalon, Namur 106).
Both subtypes are very rare with just a few examples of each known in private collections.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat "with Lion" - William I (Bouvignes) ND (1337-1340) from County of Namur (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 3.65 g is that it features a unique design element - a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in medieval times.
