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JETTON

Unique ID: SOM-AF45E4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Pierced

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1660
Date to: Circa AD 1685
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th September 2012

Rally details.

This object was found at Runnington, EDMC, 29-30 Sep 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rally ref: 218

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Issuer: Cornelius Lauffer
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CAR II D G MA BR FR ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Four crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged as a cross with the garter star in the centre, a pair of linked C's in each angle.
Reverse inscription: COVNT[ERS] COR LAVFFERS R[ECH PFE]NING
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair