Sterling - Guy of Dampierre (Eagle) ND (1290-1292) front Sterling - Guy of Dampierre (Eagle) ND (1290-1292) back
Sterling - Guy of Dampierre (Eagle) ND (1290-1292) photo
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Sterling - Guy of Dampierre Eagle ND

 
Silver 1.3 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
Guy of Dampierre (1251-1305)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1290-1292
Value
1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency
Groot (864-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#303770
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross, intersecting legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIV ITA SAL OST

Translation: City of Aalst

Comment

This coin is attributed as having been struck circa 1290-1292

Interesting fact

The Guy of Dampierre (Eagle) coin from the County of Flanders (Belgian States) is interesting because it features a unique eagle design on the reverse side, which was inspired by the coat of arms of the Counts of Flanders.