© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gros - William shield ND
| Silver | 3.05 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William I (Willem I) (1337-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1337-1391 |
| Value | 1 Gros |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hollowed-out cross flowered with lilies intersecting the inner legend, within a dotted circle, outer legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
mO nE T'.n' AM
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOmE ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV XPI
Lettering (regular font):
MO NE T'.N' AM
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IHV XPI
Translation:
Coinage of Namur.
Blessed be the name of our Lord God, Jesus Christ.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of William I, Count of Namur, who was also known as William the Rich. He was a prominent figure in the history of the County of Namur, and his coinage reflects the economic and political significance of the region during his rule.
