Saturday Finds

[Youngted]

The find made by the T2 on a grass field 1.5 acres searched hundreds of times. First a Jetton 1562 AD Hans Krauwinckel I Master German Lion of St Mark Jetton. Second A small 14th century belt stud. Third a buckle plate that I feel could be late Roman but could be medieval?

 

[sgoss66]

Just INCREDIBLE old finds !! What is the coin made of?

Steve

 

[Youngted]

The Jetton is not a coin but a counter for use on the counting house board from the past. At that time Roman numbers were in use. Its very difficult to add them up. The Jetton is copper alloy.I do think though that during the 17th century that they were used as low value coins or tokens

 

[sgoss66]

OK Ted, please forgive the ignorance on my part, but can you tell me what a "counting house board" is? This is fascinating...

Steve

 

[Youngted]

http://homepage.mac.com/shelleywalsh/MathArt/CBAddition.html
If you take a look at this web site it gives all the info. It was a method of counting money in Medieval times.

 

[sgoss66]

Thanks Ted...headed for the link now...

Steve