Rare silver coin depicting obscure Yorkshire baron which was found in a field

[garryson]

The coin, unearthed by a metal detectorist, is from a forgotten period of British history known as 'the Anarchy', during in-fighting between the grandchildren of William the Conqueror.



Read more: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/her...which-was-found-field-go-under-hammer-2899490

 

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[Mackaydon]

Here's another pic of a similar coin:

Source: British Musuem.
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[William the Conqueror]

That's where I got my name! William the Conqueror is in my bloodline of genealogy! I'm jealous! LOL Awesome find! Gotta love metal detecting!