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Description: | A copper alloy jetton, dating from the Post-Medieval period, probably the 18th century. It is exceedingly worn, but four centrifugal shields can just be seen on the reverse.The reverse deisgn could suggest that it is a Nuremberg jetton struck under Iohann Iacob Dietzel (AD 1711-1748) during the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-14), such as HAMP-2666B6 and SUSS-1A1884.If so, the design would be as follows:Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne left[ANNA D G] ANG SC [FR ET HIB] REGINAReverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross, paired Cs in each angleIOHANN IACOB DIETZEL [RECHP] COVNTERSReference: cf. Mitchiner 1871 and 1872Too little detail survives to be certain of this identification. The jetton is 25.6mm diameter, 0.6mm thick and 1.28g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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