ST. URBAIN, Ferdinand de: Lorraine, ca. 1720, Bronze, 46 mm
Obv: Bust of Gérard (r) GERARDVS ALSATIVS. D. G. DVX. LOT. ET. MARCHIO
Rev: Bust of Hedwige (l) HADEWIDIS. NAMVRCENSIS. DVCISSA. LOT. ET. MAR.
Signed: S.V.
Ref: From the Series of the Dukes and Duchesses of Lorraine. Forrer V, p.310 #23; Mirnik #6;  Weiss BW748

Gérard I. D’ Alsace (1030-1070), is considered by some as the First Duke of Lorraine (see above).

Hedwige de Namur, also known as Hadwide Namur and Hudevide de Namur, was born in 1030. She married Gerard I, Duke of Lorraine. She died in 1075 at Châtenois, Lorraine, France.