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JETTON

Unique ID: HESH-39E32F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval (late-15th century) copper alloy Tournai jetton dating to the period c. 1497-1521. The token dates from the reign of Louis XII (14978-1515) or Frances I (1515-1547). It is probably earlier in that date range 1497-1521 based on the form of the letters. Letter 'V' type inscribed SIT IIO IIIEII BOIII I II I (SIT NOMEN BOMINI) on the obverse and reverse (variant of no.732 as illustrated in Mitchiner (1998). Obverse: Two trefoils either side of the 'V' rather than a tressure of arches. Reverse: Cross patty with flower within each angle. Mint of Tournai. Cf Mitchener (1998:p.240) no 732.

Another variant of this token is recorded on the database, discovered in Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire (SUR-E95906) and Stratford Toney, Wiltshire (WILT-C793FA).

Mitchiner, M., (1988) Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, the Medieval Period & Nuremberg. London, B A Seaby Ltd.

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 1497
Date to: Circa AD 1521

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 28.44 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Class: Tournai (late)
Group: V monogram
Type: (M732-734) - Unknown: c. 1497 - c. 1521
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Letter 'V', small fleur de lys either side
Obverse inscription: SIT IIO IIIEII BOIII I II I
Reverse description: Simple cross patty; flower in each angle
Reverse inscription: SIT IIO IIIEII BOIII I II I
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Morville

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mitchiner, M.	1988	Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, the Medieval Period & Nuremberg	London	B A Seaby Ltd	240	732 (variant of)

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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