SOM-A37BBD: English sterling bust/cross pattee jetton

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JETTON

Unique ID: SOM-A37BBD

Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval English copper alloy Jetton. Sterling bust/cross pattee type, dating to AD 1310-1335. Mernick type 2d. 16.

The edge of the jetton is bent forward at about 1-2 o'clock on the obverse.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1310
Date to: Circa AD 1335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.81 mm
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019834

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
Obverse inscription: Pellets alternating with I
Reverse description: Long cross fluerty with crowns in each quarter
Reverse inscription: leaves flanking bar in each quarter
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Minterne Magna (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST6504
Four figure Latitude: 50.83446535
Four figure longitude: -2.49838016
1:25K map: ST6504
1:10K map: ST60SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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