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William the Conqueror
AR denier, 21mm,
1.25gr. Obv: CO/O-, three fontons. Rev: degenerate legend, central
cross with four besants. Mint is Rouen. Legros 384 as William the
Conqueror and notes this type was found in a hoard laid down 1050-60 at
St-Paul-hors-les-Murs (italy). PdA 153 (V-18) as anonymous with the
title of duc of Normandy. Dep 27v as Richard II and successors.