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Description: | A complete, late Medieval, copper-alloy French jetton, probably a stock jetton from the mint at Tournai, of the 'Shield of France' type, dating from 1400-1500AD. Very worn condition. Three lis just discernable on the obverse, but the design is otherwise unclear. Obverse legend illegible. Reverse shows triple standard straight cross fleuretty in 4-arched tressure. The rest of the reverse design is not discernable but there does not appear to be a reverse legend. Die axis is uncertain. Diameter: 26.79mm. Thickness: 1.28mm. Weight: 4.88g. Reference: Mitchiner, Vol 1, 1988 nos 665 - 695
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