Record ID: NMS-A282A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORFOLK
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy jetton of the period of Edward I struck from the same dies as M. Mitchiner, Jetons, Medallets and Tokens vol. I, p. 96, no. 87. This has had silver fittings attached to the obverse consisting of a loop and what was presumably a catchplate (now broken). Thus the jetton has been transformed into a disc brooch with the cross motif of the reverse now displayed outermost. Disc brooches made from coins were a popular item of adornment in the thirteenth century and this jetton reflects that practice. The trend for them appears to die out in the early 14 th century and it is l…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Acre', grid reference and parish protected.