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Unique ID: LIN-E56CDB
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An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (fl. 1586-1635) dating 1586-1635. Rose/orb type inscribed. Nibbled around the outer edge. Mitchiner nos 1540-1552
Obverse description: Three Crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged around a central rose.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty within a three arched tressure
Reverse inscription: [GOTES RE]ICH BLE[IBT EWICK] – God’s Kingdom endures forever
The jetton measures 20.47 mm in diameter, is 0.61 mm thick and weighs 0.66g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1586
Date to: Circa AD 1635
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.61 mm
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 20.47 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Issuer: Hans Krauwinckel II
Class: Nuremberg
Group: Rose/orb
Type: GOTES REICH type (M1540-1552) - Hans Krauwinckel II: 1586-1635
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Three Crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged around a central rose.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty within a three arched tressure
Reverse inscription: [GOTES RE]ICH BLE[IBT EWICK]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
4 Figure: TF0692
Four figure Latitude: 53.41416853
Four figure longitude: -0.40666279
1:25K map: TF0692
1:10K map: TF09SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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