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Description:
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Large size, anonymous Nuremberg 'ship-penny' jeton.
Obv. Legend: VOLGVE LA GALLEE DE FRANCE - Let the French galley sail.
Rev. Legend: VIVE LE BON ROI DE FRANCE - Long live the good king of France.
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Keywords:
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Nuremberg Jeton, Anonymous
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State:
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Germany
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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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Nuremberg
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Moneyer:
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Issue Date:
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Circa 1490 - 1550
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Metal:
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Brass
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Weight (grams):
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Diameter (mm):
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29mm dia. 0.5mm thick
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Obverse Description:
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Profile of sailing ship; above the yard-arm, the mast head has a letter 'G'.
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Obverse Legend:
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VOLGVE LA GALLEE DE FRANCE
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Reverse Description:
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Four fleurs-de-lis in a lozenge.
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Reverse Legend:
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VIVE LE BON ROI DE FRANCE
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References:
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Cf. Michael Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol 1. Nos. 1121-1127.
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Chaz
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Record creation date:
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1 November 2007
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Findspot:
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Westminster (River Thames)
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County:
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GREATER LONDON
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Recorded elsewhere:
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Museum of London
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Finder:
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Chaz & M Bailey
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Metal Detector Used:
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Red Heat
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Validated By:
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Rod Blunt
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Registered: June 2007