Richard I 943-996, AR denier, Rouen mint:
Obv: RICARDVS cross potent with a pellet in each angle.
Rev: ROTOMAGVS temple containing saltire cross quartered with pellets.
Weight: 1.2 grams. Dia: 20mm.
Poey d'Avant 113. No toning, EF.

Richard was the great grandfather of William the Conqueror and the grandson of Rollo (c.860 - c.932), also called Hrolf Ganger, the Norwegian Viking who conquered the region, making Normandy the land of the Northmen.

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