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Description: | A struck copper-alloy French / Tournai Jetton dating to the reigns of Louis XI (1461-1483) and Charles VII (1483-1497). The original gold colouring has been worn away, there is a small area still remaining on reverse. Surface is in good condition and legends can be read. Even surfact patina. See Mitchener 594 (p208, 1988)Obverse: Diamond field with four fleurs in the centre. Diamond is surrounded by four lozenges.Obverse Legend: LOCHCE/A/DIEV/[ ]EVVI (legend begins with cross patee.Reverse: Cross potent in middle of field, with three pronged leaves surrounding.Reverse Legend: GETTES/BIEN/PAIES/BIEN with laurel branch to end legend, legend beings with cross patee.Diameter: 25.6mm, Thickness: 0.9mm, Weight: 2.9g
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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