Record ID: SOM-0A1EA9
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A pierced post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of the Schultes workshop, Hans Schultes I or II, dating from 1553 to 1603. ​'French shield' type inscribed LIB MICH ALS [ICH] DIH. Minted at Nuremberg. No direct equivalent is found in Mitchiner (1988) but the obverse correponds to his nos. 1380 (Schultes I) and 1399 (Schultes II); the reverse is in the style of no. 1398 (Schultes II) but with a different legend. ​​Diameter 28. 3mm, thickness 0.9 mm, weight 2.69 g. The jetton shows evidence of reuse, having a circular pierced hole close to the edge, above the crown and sli…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-DB1C49
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton probably of Hans Krauwinckel II (fl. 1586-1635) dating c. 1586-1635. Rose/orb type with unclear inscription. Minted at Nuremberg. The jetton measures 21.3 mm in diameter, is 0.1 mm thick, and weighs 0.71 g. It is bent with abrasions at its circumference at one point. It has been perforated towards the circumference, with two holes close to each other, possibly sewing holes for attachment following conversion of the jetton into an item of jewellery.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muchelney', grid reference and parish protected.