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Unique ID: SOM-61F8F5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Medieval copper alloy Jetton, probably dating to c. AD 1310-1314. Sterling bust type. the obverse depicts a crowned bust facing, probably class 11 with a damaged left jewel, the reverse a long cross pattee with a cinquefoil in each quarter. Pellets around the outer circle of both faces, 5 in each quarter of the reverse. Berry type 2d.16.42.
There is an attempted central perforation, drilled from the obverse.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1310
Date to: Circa AD 1314
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th June 2017 - Monday 19th June 2017
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Other reference: SCC receipt: 019265
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Class: English
Group: Sterling/allied
Type: 1 Sterling head (M86-167) - Unknown - c. 1280 - c. 1340
Denomination: Jetton
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with thin face, pointed chin, bifoliate crown and damaged left jewel.
Obverse inscription: none
Reverse description: Long cross pattee with cinquefoil in each quarter
Reverse inscription: none
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
4 Figure: ST4016
Four figure Latitude: 50.94030548
Four figure longitude: -2.85532944
1:25K map: ST4016
1:10K map: ST41NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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