NLM-AB6F35: Probably a Post Medieval jetton from Low Countries

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JETTON

Unique ID: NLM-AB6F35

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Probably a Post medieval copper alloy Jetton of Trade Token possibly from the Low Countries.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM12542

Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Crowned Shield with a C to the right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Tetney

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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