Record ID: SOM-ECF91A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper-alloy French piedfort jetton, key / cross flueretty type probably dating to the second half of the 15th century. Not in Mitchiner. While the obverse design is hard to parallel similar reverses designs and legends are found combined with the Royal shield design, occasionally with a similar garniture on the obverse, e.g SF-7CFBA8 and with the designs of provincial houses such as the Dolphin, Lamb of Berry NMS-D6F1C5 and Burgundian firesteel WILT-15D547 in this period. The reverse legend: GETTES BIEN PAIES BIEN, Throw well, pay well, refers to the jettons purpose in ca…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westonzoyland CP', grid reference and parish protected.