Record ID: IOW-1A28AC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (master 1586-1635). Barnard pl. 32 no. 61 (referenced in Mitchiner 1988, p. 460). Obverse: MORS VLTIMA; Death (in the form of a skeleton) standing behind a rich lady, to her left a flower in bloom, to his right a wilting flower Reverse: EST ARBORI SPES: SI PRAECISA FVERIT RVRSVM VIRESCIT; HK in exergue; Tree Diameter: 27.5mm. Weight: 3.01g. DA=12:12. Mitchiner suggests it may be related to a biblical series issued in the 1590's. Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & To…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.