Record ID: NLM-29CB22
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy jetton. Hammered French Jetton, probably issue of c.1475-1500; Barnard (1981, French jettons no. 52) cites a comparable obverse minted in Paris dated to 1488. Obverse description: Lozenge with Arms of France Ancient [four lis], a pellet between each side and the circumferential legend, which is possibly punctuated by crowns. Obverse inscription: SEA[---]ISCE[---]A[--] Reverse description: Cross fleury with lis at the end of each arm, a crown in each angle. Punctuation of crowns. Reverse inscription: VIVA [----]I Diameter: 27.8mm, Weight: 3.80gms.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.