Record ID: CAM-D1B6E0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy late medieval or early post-medieval Nuremburg jetton. Obverse: crown bust left, the crown is of radiate style. Legend possibly reads […]A[…]BRIVIAV[…]VST[…]I[…]. Reverse: Shield surrounded by wreath with crown above. The content of the shield is obscured by wear, the crown is of five spikes with fleur-de-lys on the central spike. Legend possibly reads [HAN..S][…]CIVTATIS[…]O[…]. The Fitzwilliam Museum has identified the jetton as having been made by Han Krauwinkel. This gives a broad date of 1562-1635 as Hans Krauwinkel I dates 1562-1586 and Han Kr…
Created on: Thursday 18th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham Area', grid reference and parish protected.