Record ID: LON-5AFED0
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy Henry IV of France victory type jetton by Hans Krauwinkel, modified to make one part of a pin head, dating from AD 1593-1609. The jetton has been clipped and dished forming one half of a hemisphere of a globular headed pin. The obverse depicts the King of France, in armour and brandishing a sword, riding triumphant to right over a battlefield strewn with weapons. He is wearing a commander's scarf. On the flank of his horse are the two shields of France and Navarre. The legend would have read "HENRI IIII ROY DE FRANCE ET NAVARE" (Henry the fourt…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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