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Description: | Struck copper alloy jetton of the Lion of Saint Mark type dating to circa 1500 to 1570. This jetton is probably a later type as evidenced by the extension of of the nimbate head of the lion upwards through the margin on the obverse. The obverse type shows a Lion of Saint Mark standing left, nimbate and winged. The tail is raised and the lion is holding a Book of Gospels in raised right fore-paw. Ficticious legend with a crown initial mark to the right of the halo. Reverse shwos an imperial orb surmounted by cross within a tressure that has three main arches. No pellets or amulets present. Margin is ficticious with a crown initial mark. Mitchener number 1095.
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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