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Unique ID: BUC-621115
Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded post-medieval Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (fl. AD 1586-1635), rose/orb type, GOTT ALLEIN legend, Mitchiner 1522ff. var.
This jetton has been pierced through the inner circle through the obverse at around 2 o'clock, corresponding to about 10 o'clock on the reverse.
Evidence of reuse: piercing
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1586
Date to: Exactly AD 1635
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.43 g
Diameter: 17.03 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th September 2010
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Issuer: Hans Krauwinckel II
Class: Nuremberg
Group: Rose/orb
Type: GOTT ALLEIN type (M1518-1533) - Hans Krauwinckel II: 1586-1635
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Three crowns, alternating with three lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose
Obverse inscription: + HANNS KRAVWINCKEL . IN . NVR
Reverse description: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty, within an elaborate trefoil
Reverse inscription: +? GOTT ALLEIN . DIE EERE . SEI
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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