Record ID: LANCUM-19BD2E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy 'Dolphin' jetton, struck in south-eastern France in the late 14th to early 15th century (see Mitchiner 1988: 182 - 184). Obverse: [lis]AVE*mARIA*GRAC[..], Dolphin Reverse: cross formed of keys and lis According to Mitchiner (ibid: 182), 'The dolphin ('dauphin') was [the] traditional badge of the Counts of Alban, Dauphins of Viennois'. The author's suggested date range for such jettons is c. 1373 - c. 1415. This worn example would appear to be a variant on Mitchiner nos. 488 - 492, its reverse cross not being the usual triple-strand…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-305FE8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid to late medieval copper alloy French jetton circa 15th century with significant flan damage. Obverse has the shield of France with three fleurs upon, within a pelleted inner border. The outer inscription is illegible. The reverse has a cross of three strands fleuronee with a quatrefoil in the centre, within a four arched tressure . It has a Lombardic [B] or [R] in one of the angles of the tressures. The jetton has been crudely pierced. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 2.95g. Similar examples recorded on the dayabase are: PUBLIC-4F8FE5, CORN-46D814, WILT-84C1EB, HAMP…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-52BA26
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Nuremburg jetton of Hanns Krauwinkel I or II dating to the period AD 1562 - 1635. Rose/Orb type. The obverse has [---] KRAVWINCKEL IN NV [-----] around alternating crowns and lis with central rose. Reverse: GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH around Imperial Orb within tressure of three arches. A similar jetton can be seen in Mitchiner, p.443, no.1553. The diameter is 20mm and the weight 1.09g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Copster Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E14C73
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Low Countries Venus Penny type jetton with a possible nonsense legend. Cf Mitchiner 825. cAD1490-1550. Obverse: (Crown?) (fictitious legend). Mirror image of Austro-Burgundian shield in five parts, surmounted by Burgundian emblems. Reverse: (fictitious legend). Standing woman facing long flowing hair, wearing drape, lowered left hand holds a pot from which she waters flowers, she holds a spray of flowers in raised right hand.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne-with-Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FED563
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy jetton, rose-orb type of Nuremberg, small size issue of Hans Krauwinckel II, reverse GOTTES GABEN SOL MAN LOB, Mitchiner 1537, dating from c. AD1586-1635.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B76601
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post Medieval copper-alloy French jetton and dating to between c1340 and c1500 AD. Minted in France possibly struck at Tournai, Obverse is probably a shield of France type. Reverse is a triple banded straight cross fleuretty. The obverse legend should read AVE MARIA GRACIA. The diameter is 26mm and the weight 7.54.
Created on: Sunday 1st December 2013
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E55D73
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy jetton. Probably produced in Nuremberg or Tournai. Dating to between c1500 and c1585 AD. The jetton is of the rose/orb type, with an inscription around the rim on both faces. Similar to those illustrated in Mitchiner (1988 p 382-386). The diameter is 20mm. See also SOM-768CA6, IOW-64FE06, BERK-F19135
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Georges Quay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-952522
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval struck/hammered copper alloy Nuremberg Jetton. 1500 AD-1580 AD. It is worn on the edges of both obverse and reverse making it difficult to read inscriptions. Obverse is probably three crowns, alternating with three lis arranged around a central rose. Reverse is probably an imperial Orb surmounted by a cross patte,within a double stranded tressure of three arches and three angles. The diameter is 20mm. Jettons were used in accounting, with a chequered board or cloth.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'RIBBLE VALLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35FED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by the Anglesey Mines (Parys Mining Company) in 1791 in Anglesey. Obverse: Hooded druid's head, surrounded by an oak wreath. Obverse inscription: - Reverse: Cypher of the Parys Mining Company. Reverse inscription: ANGLESEY MINES HALF PENNY 1791 Diameter: 29.00mm Thickness: 2.53mm Weight: 12.7 grams. The Anglesey half pennies or 'Druids' were the first copper token coinage to be issued by a company to facilitate the payment of the miners, thereby overcoming the dearth of small change experienced throug…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-14A283
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late post-medieval cu-alloy Nuremberg jetton of the 'turbaned bust' type of Hans Schulte III dating from c. AD1608-1612. The inscription on the obverse is: HANS SCHULTE ZV NVRN and on the reverse: GLICK KVMPT VON G[O]T IST WAR. Initial mark: rose. Mitchener 1416 -1417 (difference is 1.17 for first or 1.55 for second number. The find was not seen by the local FLO; the information was emailed and the image was kindly supplied by finder.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brogden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB9298
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
German copper alloy jetton dated to 1586-1635. It may have been used as a talisman or pendant later - there is a hole for suspension in the rump of the boat, just below the second 'N' of Pfening.
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2188
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Nuremberg jeton of Hans Krauwinkle.
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.