174, Lot: 317. Estimate $100. Sold for $68. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PLANTAGENET. Time of Edward II-III. 14th century. Tin Jeton (20mm, 1.38 g). Crude facing head- “Medusa”; border of florets and pellets / Long cross moline with mullets and pellets around; quarters with two mullets and two crosses. Mitchiner,
JMT I -. VF, rough surfaces. Rare.
The type is based on royal counters with a crowned facing bust (cf. JMT 144) but is probably an unofficial issue.