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Description: | A copper alloy Sterling bust jetton issued under Edward I - Edward III dating to the period AD 1280 - 1343. Single stranded cross fleury, with star or crescent in each angle reverse with a border of 3-pellet clusters in each angle. Mint of London.The basic design of the obverse of this 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. The obverse is similar to Mitchiner, p.104, no.146 but the reverse is of Mitchiner, p.107, no.168 which usually have pictorial obverses.The jetton is pierced at its centre.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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