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can you identify this coin?

Started by lyndatony, October 12, 2008, 20:31:55 PM

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lyndatony

does anyone know what this coin is i found it it my allotment in north kent

Tony

Phantom_Major

It is a Jetton. Nobody seems to really know what these were used for, some will tell you that they are gaming tokens though. Most are 15th-16th century I believe?

lyndatony

Thankyou for your help and promt response its much appreciated :) tony

lyndatony

Hi again thanks to your lead i now know its a hans krauwinkel of nurenburg jetton again many thanks  tony