1290 - 1295 Sterling Guy of Dampierre Flanders Coin Namur Mint
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Towards the end of the 13th century, sterlings of the Low Countries began to circulate widely (but unofficially) in England, and this type, with its bare-headed bust, was colloquially known as a 'pollard'. Both M's on obverse are Roman (as Mayhew 9); Both m's on reverse are Lombardic, (as Mayhew 10)
Obverse: Bare-headed bust facing.
Obverse legend: ✠ G MARCHIO NAMVR
Reverse: Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse legend: MONETA NAMVR
Edge: plain
Country: County of Flanders
Ruler: Guy of Dampierre (1251-1305)
Year: 1290-1295
Mint: Namur, Belgium
Denomination: 1 Sterling
Metal: Silver
Weight ±: 1.18 g.
Diameter ±: 19 mm
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