16th to 17th century Nuremberg jetton, near St Nicholas's Church (EHER 16066)
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Summary
A Nuremberg jetton, 1586-1635, the work of Hans Kravwinckel, one of the foremost manufacturers of the Nuremberg Casting Counter Industry.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 784 356 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE HEDINGHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
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Description
A Nuremberg jetton, 1586-1635, the work of Hans Kravwinckel, one of the foremost manufacturers of the Nuremberg Casting Counter Industry. He was first recorded in 1586 and died
in 1635. It is in private possession and was found during patio works, near the church.
Nuremberg: diameter 21 mm; observe - three crowns and three lys arranged alternately round a rose within an inner circle , legend - Roman lettering, HANS KRAVWINCKEL IN NV:; reverse - reichsapfel within a double tressure of three curves and three angles set alternately within an inner circle , legend - Roman lettering GOTES REICH BLIBT EWICK, an annulet. <1> <2>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL73-001