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I think it’s this Denier, Friesland, Netherlands, Bruno III, 1038-37, +henricusre, vgga/brun/doc

This is interesting. The cross in quatrefoil appears to read AELFGAET ON BRI. Aelfgaet is recorded as a moneyer at Dorchester for W2 types 2 (this one) and 4 (cross pattee & fleury). The reading of BRI is ambiguous as it could be either Bridport or Bristol. Bridport isn't currently known for William 2, so this would extend the life of the mint by a few years. A coin of Aelfgaet reading BRIC would positively place the moneyer at Bristol, but for the time being the jury is out. Either way it is possibly unique unless someone can state otherwise. Given the presence of Aelfgaet at Dorchester, Bridport seems the more likely, and it is quite a rare mint to boot. It isn't a piece of beauty, but well worth having.

That's the problem with buying a slightly sub standard coin. You always want an upgrade, and when you get one, the first coin becomes a redundant spare. Unless the coin is of exceptional rarity and unlikely to be offered again in a hurry, at any grade, don't settle for second best.

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So the RM can package up the best ones and flog them for $$$ as "historic"?

Thank you guys!

Nice work Rob 👍. I couldn't make head nor tail of the mint. Nice possibly unique piece of History you've got there deemas.

I just returned from the Chicago International Coin Fair, with a really neat purchase...a Narrow Date 1877 Penny. I bought it from a Florida Dealer, who had owned it for years!