LIN-53F7A2: Medieval copper alloy jetton

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JETTON

Unique ID: LIN-53F7A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A late medieval copper alloy pierced jetton of the Tournai type. The obverse features a cross pattee with flowers springing into the quarters from the inner circle, the reverse has a square containing four lis. The obverse bears the legend SIT NO[---] DO I I I [---],and the reverse N [---] I [---] O (presumably this legend was the same on both faces). This example is similar to another jetton described by Sanders as late 15th Century.

The jetton is in fair codsition, with some wear to the legend on both faces.

Notes:

P. Sanders 2001: Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue Volume 3 p.238

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.66 g
Diameter: 27.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th August 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 377

Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Cross pattee with flowers springing into quarters from inner circle.
Obverse inscription: SIT NO[---] DO I I I [---]
Reverse description: Square containing four lis.
Reverse inscription: N I [---] I [---] O
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Recreational usage

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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