Record ID: PUBLIC-6973AF
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy 'Crown' type French jetton dating from AD 1385 - 1422. Crown type obverse depicting a crown with three rosettes on the band and rosette each side. As Mitchiner (1988) no: 478a. Obverse: Crown within a beaded circle Three rosettes within the central band. A further rosette each side in the field. Inscription: ‘+AVE:MARIA:GRACIA:P’ . Reverse: Triple-stranded straight cross with fleur de lis terminals (fleuretty) and central quatrefoil. Arrows in angles within four arched tressure.  Inscription: A-V-E-M Di…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-42E312
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval English Copper alloy Jetton dating from 1350-1380. (Mernick Type 5a.3 Rev 24) The obverse shows a crowned king enthroned holding a raised sword in his right hand, within a canopy. There is a border of ornaments with no legend. The reverse is corroded but possibly depicts a cross moline with an Eagle in each quarter, all within a circular border. The legend is unreadable. The jetton is in fair condition, corroded and worn.
Created on: Saturday 7th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FE918B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Copper alloy Jetton of Nuremberg type. The obverse depicts the arms of France (crowned square topped shield, three lis) within a wreath. The legend MEMENTO/SAN AVIA:ET:ON:IS: surrounds the wreath. The reverse depicts a large square frame containing a biblical script: VERBVM/DOMINI/MANET/IN.AET/ERNVM (The word of the Lord endures forever. 1 Peter 1:24-25). A scroll pattern fills the four sections outside of the square. See: NMS-08C8C4
Created on: Saturday 29th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A22ED0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and incomplete post-Medieval Copper-alloy rose and orb Nuremberg jetton, possibly of Hans Krauwinckel II (master 1586-1635). Obverse: [_____] IN·NVR Three crowns alternating with three lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose with six petals, all within a circle. Reverse: (rosette) GOTES [_____], Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patteé within a double line tressure of three arches, all within a circle. Central piercing present. 50 % of the outer ring is missing due to old breaks. Dimensions: 21.35mm diameter, 0.77mm thick and it weighs: 0.82 gramms.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A0C40A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval Nuremberg Copper-alloy jetton, rose/orb type, ALVNSER HAB IST GO[TES GA] legend (All we have is a gift of God), c. AD 1583-1601. This jetton has a section of the outer edge missing. The reverse legend is not published in the main reference work, but is evidenced on this database, refs: SF10957, NMS-EFE6, SOM-517036. This is a jetton of Wolf Lauffer I (Mitchiner 1988, 474).
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9FFA27
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post Medieval Copper alloy Jetton of Hans Krauwinkel II Crown & Orb type. Obverse Description: Three crowns and fleurs alternating in a beaded circle. Flower with 8 oval petals in centre. Obverse inscription: "HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN N" Reverse Description: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patteé surrounded by a double line tressure within a beaded circle. Reverse inscription: "HEIT ROTT MORGEN DOTT" Translation: Here today, gone tomorrow. Conditon is good with a small edge crack and a brown green powdery patina. Dimensions: 21.04mm diameter, 0.43mm thi…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9E9659
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper-alloy rose and orb jetton of Nuremburg Obverse: Three crowns and three lis around a central rose all within an inner circle. Obverse Inscription: Illegible Reverse: An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patteé within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. Reverse Inscription: Illegible The object is fractured, cracked, worn and corroded with a powdery brown surface. Dimensions: 23.87 mm diameter, 0.59mm thick and it weighs: 1.06grams.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6265DD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper-alloy rose and orb jetton of Nuremburg Obverse: Three crowns and three lis around a central rose all within an inner circle. Obverse Inscription: Ilegible Reverse: An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patteé within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. Reverse Inscription:[----]NVREMB [----] The object is worn and corroded with a powdery brown surface. Dimensions: 24.92mm diameter, 0.48mm thick and it weighs: 0.78grams.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-619497
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper-alloy rose and orb jetton of Nuremburg Master Hans Schultes III, c.1608-1612 AD Obverse: Three crowns and three lis around a central rose all within an inner circle. Obverse Inscription: GLICK KVMPT VON GOT ISWAR (Truly, good fortune comes from God) Reverse: An Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patteé within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. Reverse Inscription:+HANS SCHVLTES ZV NVREMB (quatrefoil stops) The object is worn and corroded with a powdery brown surface. Dimensions: 24.92mm diameter, 0.48mm thick and it weighs: 1.15grams. Fo…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4D4586
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval English Copper alloy jetton of the sterling bust type. c. AD1300-AD1310 Obverse: Crowned bust facing surrounded by a border of pellets Reverse: Central depiction unclear, surrounded by a border of pellets. The object is pierced centrally, in good condition with an uneven green-brown patina. Dimensions: 19.82mm diameter, 1.1mm thick and it weighs 1.37grams.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-37AC16
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'Venus penny' stock jetton of the Low Countries, c.1490s-1550s, Mitchiner 844. The object has areas missing,multiple cracks and is worn and corroded. The 'Venus pennies' were a popular series of jettons, or reckoning counters, that were made for the merchants of Antwerp during a period when this city was the flourishing principal commerical centre of the land, and were circulated amongst the merchant classes during the first half of the sixteenth century. The circulation in London, from finds along the Thames foreshore, is restricted to the general period…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-529A5D
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper alloy 'Venus penny' stock jetton from the Low Countries, c.1490s-1550s, Mitchiner 844. The 'Venus pennies' were a popular series of jettons or reckoning counters, made for the merchants of Antwerp. This was during a period when this city was a flourishing principal commercial centre. They were circulated amongst the merchant classes before and during the first half of the sixteenth century. The circulation along the Thames foreshore is chronologically circa 1482 to 1555. The design of the figure of Venus is modelled on official jettons of Philip le Beau, or Philip I of Cas…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DD410A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of anonymous issuer. 'Lion of Saint Mark' type with fictitious legend dating to c. 1500-c. 1570. Minted at Nuremberg. See Mitchiner (1988, 362-363). It measures 26.66mm in diameter, 0.92mm in thickness and weighs 3.08g
Created on: Friday 27th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4C5B36
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy English jetton, struck between AD 1310-1345, or during the reigns of either Edward II (1307-1327), or Edward III (1327-1377). Three Lions/Moline Type. The obverse of the jetton shows a shield with the three lions of England passant guardant within, and one remaining (of probably three original) fleury decorations around the outside. The reverse bears a short cross moline with a pellet in each angle, surrounded by a border of larger pellets within a two rings of smaller pellets. Two large portions of the jetton are missing due to old breaks. See Mitc…
Created on: Saturday 14th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E58083
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper-alloy jetton of the Sterling type dating to c. 1280-1340. The obverse has a crowned bust facing similar to coinage of the period. There are two circles which contain a ring of pellets between them. The reverse features a cross fourcheé with several pellets in each quarter. Two circles are divided by a repetitive sequence of O's and I's forming a ring. There is a punch mark at the centre of the reverse. The jetton is in poor condition and worn which negates any further identification. It is 21.27 mm in diameter and weighs 2.19 grammes.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-76ACC0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, corroded and slightly bent cast lead-alloy token of Post Medieval date with the initials 'T.V' across the centre of one face, with 'S D' above in smaller font and numbers '2 6' below (Powell type 2). The reverse of this artefact is plain, and is a dark-grey overall. It measures approximately 26.5 mm in diameter, 2.3 mm thick and weighs 9.14 grams. Lead alloy tokens were easy to make and were often manufactured locally; they are therefore difficult to date, but a general Post Medieval date of c. 1550-1800 AD is given for tokens with initials.
Created on: Monday 19th March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 9th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AF2448
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy 'shield of France' type jetton. The obverse shows a fictitious legend with the shield of France modern placed within an inner circle. The reverse has a triple stranded cross fleuretty in a four arched tressure. There is an 'A' in each of the outside angles of the tressure. This type of Jetton was issued throughout the 15th century. The Jetton is illustrated in Mitchener, Jetons Medalets and Tokens vol 1 (1988) p224.
Created on: Monday 11th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B08571
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy Jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (master 1586-1635), Rose/orb type, GOTES SEGEN MACHT REICH reverse legend, minted in Nuremburg, 1586-1635 AD, Mitchiner No.1557-1564. It has a central circular piercing made form the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.