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JETTON

Unique ID: YORYM-B36A83

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Sterling bust jetton issued under Edward II - Edward III dating to the period AD 1321 - 1343. Long straight cross reverse with slightly expanded ends and pellet clusters in each angle. Mint of London.

The basic design of the jetton is based on the sterling pennies introduced by Edward I in 1279 though bear decorative borders rather than the legends typically seen on coins of the period.

Obverse: Crowned bust facing within border of pellets.

Reverse:Long straight cross reverse with slightly expanded ends and pellet clusters in each angle.

Similar to Mitchiner, p.102, no.135.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1321
Date to: Circa AD 1343

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Class: English
Group: Sterling/allied
Type: 1 Sterling head (M86-167) - Unknown - c. 1280 - c. 1340
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within border of pellets
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Long straight cross reverse with slightly expanded ends and pellet clusters in each angle
Reverse inscription: None
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bridlington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1670
Four figure Latitude: 54.1128018
Four figure longitude: -0.2270043
1:25K map: TA1670
1:10K map: TA17SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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