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Description: | A Medieval French copper-alloy Jetton. This royal jetton was struck during the reigns of Louis XI (AD1461-1483) or Charles VIII (AD1483-1497) probably in Paris or Tournai. Obverse shows Four fleurs de lis in a lozenge. Obverse legend reads +VIVE*LE ROI*VIVE*LE ROI*VIVE spray. Reverse shows Cross patty feuilly, flower in each angle. Reverse legend reads +GETTES*BIEN*[PA]IES*BIEN . Die axis is 8 o'clock. Weight is 3.5g, diameter is 27.09mm, thickness is 0.96mm.See Mitchiner, M. (1988) Jettons, Medalets & Tokens: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg. London:B.A. Seaby Ltd. p.208, no.589
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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