Record ID: BERK-7348A0 - MEDIEVAL jetton

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JETTON

Unique ID: BERK-7348A0

A copper alloy jetton, probably English and dating to the reign of Edward II (AD 1307-1327), possibly into the reign of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), so therefore dating to the mid 14th Century. The inscription AVE MARIA MATER with three flowers seperating each element of the legend is repeated on both faces. The obverse depicts a long cross with fleur terminal and a fleur in each quarter of the cross. The reverse depicts an eagle with wings outstretched, suggesting a Germanic infulence in the design. The double headed imperial eagle appears frequently in arms of the day, but this is not the imperial eagle as the eagle has one head. This jetton may be similar to Spink's (1974) Type 8a, although this jetton does not have a key on the reverse. Currently no comparison for this jetton can be found in the published literature or on the database.

This jetton has a thick flan and is in very good condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1307
Date to: Circa AD 1377

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 26.45 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Numismatic data

No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Oxfordshire
District: West Oxfordshire
Parish: Northmoor

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP4302
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 11th June 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Anni Byard - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Anni Byard - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010.99

References cited

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