ESS-48E8C8: ESS-48E8C8 Post Medieval nuremburg jetton

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JETTON

Unique ID: ESS-48E8C8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post Medieval copper alloy nuremburg jetton. The surface is worn and the legend illegible. 'Rose and Orb' type, dating 1600-1650. The obverse has three lys and crowns, the reverse a cross on globe. Diameter 23.18mm, thickness 1.11mm, weight 1.13 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.11 mm
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 23.18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 27th September 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder ref: RKE.22.7.61

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: three crowns, three lys alternating
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: cross on orb
Reverse inscription: Illegible

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Bures Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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