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Description: | An incomplete struck/hammered copper alloy jetton of Charles VI (1380-1422) or Charles VII (1422-1461), struck as one of the stock issues in Tournai between c.1415 and 1497 AD.The jetton consists of a Shield of France jetton, issued throughout the 15th Century.The jetton is badly struck. The obverse consists of a Shield of France bearing 3 complete Lys or Lis, with annulets to the top and side. The obverse inscription reads [ ]ACIA[ ] E [ ]. The reverse depicts a triple stranded cross fleuretty in a four arched tressure. The reverse inscription is illegible.The jetton is a dark green colour.It has a diameter of 26.86mm, 20.85mm wide and is 1.05mm thick. It weighs 1.9 grams.This jetton is similar to that published as #665 (Mitchiner, 1988, p224).Reference:Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg. Jetons Medalets & Tokens Volume 1. Seaby.
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