Namur Gros

The Namur Gros stands out for its frequent use of the lion rampant on the obverse, a heraldic nod to the Counts of Namur that linked local identity to broader feudal networks.

These silver coins were minted in the Namur region, now part of Belgium, during the 15th century under various rulers. We know they served as everyday currency in a time of shifting allegiances, but exact dates and mints remain murky; records from that period often went up in smoke or simply vanished.

Design-wise, the reverse typically bore a simple cross, sometimes with inscriptions in Latin. I've turned a few over in my hands—nothing flashy, just the workaday silver of its era. As for rarity, let's say I've seen enough to know they're not the unicorns collectors dream of.

Production likely varied by year, tied to local mines or trade, but no one has pinned down the numbers. That's numismatics for you—full of gaps.