English Medieval - 'Radiant Star' Jeton > Lot No. 230

Description:
C. 13th century AD. Obv: radiant six-pointed star with curved arms and pellets in place of legend and with usual depression at centre of flan. Rev: long cross with stemmed trefoils (fleurs?) in angles and pellets in place of legend. Rare.

Measurements:
0.56 grams.

Condition:
Near very fine.

References:
RSP -; Mitchiner 1, -; Berry -.

Comments notes:
The radiant star appears as a small symbol on various sterling type jetons of the Edward I/II period, cf. Berry.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £50 - 70 (EUR 60 - 80; USD 80 - 110)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH