2 Groats `Rose Cup` - William II

€312,266.00
IssuerNamur, County of
Year1391-1418
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Gros
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Namur#172
Obverse descriptionTwo side-by-side shields, on the left with the double-headed eagle, on the right with a rampant lion, surrounded by three medlar flowers, topped with a crown of rose.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ GVILLELM : DEI : GRA : COMES : nAMVRCENS
(Translation: William, count of Namur by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionShield with rampant lion to left, atop a floriate cross, with two snakes or dragons standing out from each branch.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MOnETA : nOVA : COMES : nAMVRCENSIS
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Namur.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1391-1418)  - -
Catalog ID1835126560
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