Record ID: KENT-F88274 - MEDIEVAL jetton

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JETTON

Unique ID: KENT-F88274

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of A struck copper alloy Medieval French jetton

A struck copper alloy Medieval French jetton, dating to the early 15th century. The obverse has crown, with an illegible legend, except R; reverse is cross flory. The jetton is in fair condition, with chipping. It measures 25.58 mm DIA x 1.39 mm TH and weighs 2.75 g.

A similar jetton can be seen on the database DENO-69F117

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 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1440

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.39 mm
Weight: 2.75 g
Diameter: 25.58 mm
Quantity: 1

Jetton/ token data

Denomination: Jetton [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crown
Obverse inscription: ...R...
Reverse description: Flory cross
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

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]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Kent
District: Ashford
Parish: Godmersham

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TR0650
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source:
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Karen Dunford - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Karen Dunford - [view all attributed records]

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