Continental Jettons
In English a reckoning counter. Also Jeton (French) & Rechen-pfenning (German). A coin-like object used in the calculation of accounts. Jettons are known from England, France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Spain & probably other countries. Originally "jettons" would have been pebbles or pieces of pottery (the word calculate derives from Calx - pebble). The first specially struck jettons seem to be French mid 13th century.
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| Nuremberg 009890 | Nuremberg 'Lion of St. Mark' Jetton Bronze, 3.62 grams; 30.42 mm. Circa 1500 - 1570 A.D. Nimbate, lion of St. Mark left, holding book. Reverse: Globus cruciger with in trefoil, legend around. Ref: Similar examples published in The Medieval Period and Nuremberg by Michael Mitchiner, Volume I, Figs. 1093 1120, no examples with this legend. Very Fine, a Thames river find. | £40.00  |  |
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