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Unique ID: DUR-C037E7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Nuremburg jetton dating to the period AD 1500 to 1650.
The obverse depicts three crowns alternating with three lys. The legend is unclear. The reverse depicts an imperial orb within a tressure of arches. Again the legend is unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 25 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Class: Nuremberg
Group: Rose/orb
Type: Not further defined
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Three crowns alternating with three lys.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Imperial orb within a tressure of arches
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.