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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy jetton, dating AD 1385-1422. It is slightly worn aaround the edge. The obverse has a singular crown with ornaments across the body. The inscription is worn but reads AVE [MARIA] GRACIA [PLEN]A. The reverse has a central triple standard straight cross bordered by four ornamental arches. The inscription reads [C] / A / V / [E] (beware) or A / V / [E / M] (bird), with each letter in between each arch on the outer edge. It is covered in a dark green patina with patches of light brown discolouration.A similar jetton can be found in Mitchiner (1988, p.195, fig 462). These jettons were produced in the reign of Charles VI and are believed to date from AD 1385 - 1415/22 The object is 1.58 grams, 16.54mm diameterReference: Mitchiner, M, 1988, 'Jetons, Medalets & Tokens The Medieval Period and Nuremberg Volume One'. B A Seaby Ltd, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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