Code: 13035
A copper alloy English jetton, probably dating to the reign of Edward II. Obverse: A lion rampant in a border of pellets and crosses. Reverse: cross moline within a border of pellets. Cf Mernick Series 4g.9.10 See also DOR-724800 for comparison. The lion of this example appears to resemble the Scottish Rampant lion of the type used by Robert the Bruce et al.
These jettons were used in accounting to add and subtract value/payments (See Jettons or Reckoning Counters by P&H Mernick)
DENOMINATION: Jetton
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: 14th century AD
MATERIAL: Copper-alloy
SIZE: 19mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.79 grams
PROVENANCE: Formerly from a private collection in Worthing, United Kingdom
