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Description: | A high zinc copper alloy Sterling bust jetton of medieval date. The basic design of the jetton is based on the sterling pennies introduced by Edward I in 1279 though bear decorative borders rather than the legends typically seen on coins of the period.Obverse: Crowned bust facing within border of pellets.Reverse: Long cross Moline, six pellet clusters in angles, border of pellets.Similar to Mitchiner, p.103, no.138.The jetton has been pierced at its centre. It has been suggested that Sterling series tokens were deliberately pierced so that theycould not be silvered and used as currency.
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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