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English copper-alloy jeton, sterling head type, Fox class 15 (c.1319-1330s/1340s). Obv. Sterling bust, border of pellets. Rev. Cross with quatrefoil ends, REDO (‘I render’ or ‘pay’?) in angles, border of pierced quatrefoils (similar to two specimens illustrated in M. Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens. Vol. 1: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg (London, 1988), nos 108 (same reverse die) and 109. Mitchiner reads the letters on this unusual reverse as AMOR), 0.83g.: CM.656-2002

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English copper-alloy jeton, sterling head type, Fox class 15 (c.1319-1330s/1340s). Obv. Sterling bust, border of pellets. Rev. Cross with quatrefoil ends, REDO (‘I render’ or ‘pay’?) in angles, border of pierced quatrefoils (similar to two specimens illustrated in M. Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens. Vol. 1: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg (London, 1988), nos 108 (same reverse die) and 109. Mitchiner reads the letters on this unusual reverse as AMOR), 0.83g.

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English copper-alloy jeton, sterling head type, Fox class 15 (c.1319-1330s/1340s). Obv. Sterling bust, border of pellets. Rev. Cross with quatrefoil ends, REDO (‘I render’ or ‘pay’?) in angles, border of pierced quatrefoils (similar to two specimens illustrated in M. Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens. Vol. 1: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg (London, 1988), nos 108 (same reverse die) and 109. Mitchiner reads the letters on this unusual reverse as AMOR), 0.83g.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-07-01) by Gallacher, Malcolm P.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1319

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 0.83 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.656-2002
Primary reference Number: 257396
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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