Find Spot record LMD 388 - Findspot of 15th Century Jetton at Long Melford New School

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Summary

Findspot of 15th Century Tournai Jetton at Long Melford New School.

Location

Grid reference TL 8644 4530 (point)
Map sheet TL84NE
Civil Parish LONG MELFORD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Findspot of 15th Century Tournai Jetton at Long Melford New School. The Tournai jetton is 26mm diameter with obv. Sacred monogram his, crown over serving as initial mark, AVTEM.TRANCIENS.P. and continues on reverse with a cross paty stars in angles, TRANSIENS PER MED. This jetton is a fairly early Tournai jetton, probably second quarter of 15th century (S1). Translation of text on Jetton (S2).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Carr, R, D.. 1974. Site Report - finding of 15th Century Jetton at Long Melford New School.
  • <S2> Unpublished document: Mayhew-Jones,P.. 1974. Jetton from Long Melford.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 12 2026 12:46PM

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