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Description:
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A French 'shield of France' jeton, probably of the Charles VI period (1380-1422).
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Keywords:
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French Jeton
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State:
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France
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Reign/Issue Authority:
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Denomination:
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Classification:
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Jeton
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Mint:
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Moneyer:
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Issue Date:
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Late 14th to 15th century
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Metal:
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Copper alloy
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Weight (grams):
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Diameter (mm):
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29mm
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Obverse Description:
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Shield of France modern (three lis); annulet between two pellets each side and above.
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Obverse Legend:
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Reverse Description:
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Triple-stranded straight cross fleuretty within four-arched tressure; annulet between two pellets in external angles; G-A-C-V in internal angles.
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Reverse Legend:
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AVE MARIA GRACIA L
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References:
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Cf. Michael Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol 1. Nos. 441-458a.
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Comments:
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The die-sinker appears to have lacked a punch for the letter 'R', which appears to be represented by a broken 'A'
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Record created by:
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Paul Walker
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Record creation date:
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12 July 2010
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Findspot:
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Near Bath
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County:
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SOMERSET
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Paul Walker
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Metal Detector Used:
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Minelab XTerra 70
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Validated By:
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Rod Blunt
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Registered: July 2010