BRITISH COINS, William I, Silver Penny, Two Stars type (1074-1077?), Shaftesbury mint, moneyer Godsbrand, crowned facing bust, star either side, within linear circle, legend commences at top, +PILLEM REX ANG , rev annu let at centre of cross botonne over quadrilateral with incurved sides, linear circle surrounding, +GODSBRAND ON S , 1.37g (BMC 371, type V; N 845; S 1254). Quite double struck, otherwise very fine, reverse much better, rare. purchased from B A Seaby Ltd in 1964, priced at £6/10/- £800-1000
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