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JETTON

Unique ID: WMID-539CE2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1415
Date to: Circa AD 1497

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 23.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th May 2014 - Wednesday 7th May 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Class: Tournai (late)
Group: France Ancient
Type: (M624-628, 665-711) - Unknown: c. 1415 - c. 1497
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Shield of France (shield housing three fleur de lis)
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Triple stranded cross fleuretti, topped with fleur de lis at the cardinal points. Each lozenge angle topped with fleur de lis, possible crowns adjacent to these fleurs.
Reverse inscription: illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair