© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND
| Silver | 1.27 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Guy of Dampierre (1251-1305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1305 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross, intersecting legends. Three pellets in each angle
Script: Latin
Lettering: GCO MeS FLA DRE
Translation: Gwijde, Count of Flanders
Comment
Gwijde van Dampierre (Guy of Dampierre) was both Marquis of Namur and Count of Flanders, so this coin bears both titles, but is a coin attributed to Flanders.Subtypes exist:
G. #156 circa 1290-1292, rev. legend: CIV ITA SAL OST (City of Alost)
G. #158 circa 1295 (shown)
G. #155 circa 1297-1299 , rev legend: SIG NVM CRV CIS (Sign of the cross)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sterling - Guy of Dampierre ND (1280-1305) coin from County of Flanders (Belgian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small cross symbol located above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This cross is believed to represent the coat of arms of the County of Flanders and serves as a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.
