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Description: | A medieval copper alloy jetton of Queen Marguerite de Provence, wife of Louis IX, dating 14th - 15th century. The obverse depicts a crown, ornamented on its body with three rosettes and fleurs-de-lys on its points. The inscription reads AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENI [Hail Mary, full of grace]. The reverse depicts a double standard arcuate cross with fleurs-de-ly at each point and in the centre, with a single star in each angle. The inscription is difficult to discern but should read +A_V_M_RI (Mitchiner, 1988, no. 379).Although the reign of Marguerite de Provence was from AD1234-1270 jettons from her almonry have been found in 14th-15th century contexts in London (Mitchiner, 1988, 157), suggesting this example is of a later date.Dimensions: diameter: 19.80 mm; weight: 0.77g.
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