DENO-6B8943: Medieval French jetton, shield with lis obverse

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JETTON

Unique ID: DENO-6B8943

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval jetton; copper alloy French jetton, 15th century, shield with three lis obverse. Part of the edge is damaged. Diameter 26.35mm, weight 4.47g.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.47 g
Diameter: 26.35 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 31st August 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E6351

Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Shield with 3 lis inside
Obverse inscription: +ABO[…]O[…]
Reverse description: Triple-stranded cross inside a quadrilobe circle. Fleur de lis at the end of each arm of the cross
Reverse inscription: None?
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Updated: 13 years ago

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