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Description: | A (Germany) medieval jetton (counter) made of copper-alloy dating to circa 1400 - 1600. The obverse depicts the Winged Lion of St. Mark of Venice; the lion is facing left and is holding a closed bible. The legend should read: MARCVS . EVANGELLIST [a] . GOTT, but unfortunately that part of the jetton has been badly worn and only parts of the legend remain. The legends on the obverse and the reverse are both written in lombardic style lettering. The reverse depicts a Reichsapfel (mound, or orb), which is surrounded by a double fanciful shield. The legend around the reverse should read: HANS. KRAVWINCKEL. NVRENBER[g]. But due to the fact that part of the jetton has worn away only a few letters remain. A similar jetton has been recorded by Barnard, 1981, pp221-2, no. 79).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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