2010-07-09 15:39:06 Anni Byard abyard 2010-07-19 15:32:49 Anni Byard abyard BERK-7348A0 JETTON 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. 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 b... Copper alloy Struck or hammered MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL 1307 1377 26.45 1.65 Good Complete 2010-07-09 15:39:06 OXFORDSHIRE WEST OXFORDSHIRE NORTHMOOR POINT( ) From Map SP40SW SP4420 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 BERK Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.