Lhare Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hello, I'm finding it difficult to identify this coin and wondered if anyone could help me. I've looked through my Spink but can't find a coin like it. The coin is similar to those issued under the Plantagenet Kings but the bust is not wearing a crown. If anyone could help I'd be very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 It's not a Plantagenet coin. This is what is known as a pollard and is a coin from the continent, usually the Low Countries, imitating the style of the Edward I and II pennies. A quick bit of research makes me think that this is a Guy de Dampierre sterling, (sterling being the denomination). The obverse reads "MARCHIO NAMVRC" which translates as the Marquis of Namur whereas the reverse reads "G COMES FLADRE" whereby the "G" stands for Guy and the "COMES FLADRE" is Count of Flanders. Literally, Guy Count of Flanders. This will date to around 1290. I hope that this helps. Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Very interesting. That's quite a nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhare Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Wow, thank you very much Clive; that's really interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Wow, thank you very much Clive; that's really interesting. Not a problem, I enjoyed the challenge. Did you find this coin whilst metal detecting? Welcome to the forum, by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhare Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Not a problem, I enjoyed the challenge. Did you find this coin whilst metal detecting? Welcome to the forum, by the way! Thank you! No I didn't find it whilst metal detecting, I bought it on EBay. The seller didn't know what it was and the pictures were very blurry but I could just make out the long cross reverse and thought it was a Plantagenet coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thank you! No I didn't find it whilst metal detecting, I bought it on EBay. The seller didn't know what it was and the pictures were very blurry but I could just make out the long cross reverse and thought it was a Plantagenet coin. Sounds like you got yourself a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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