Latten (orichalcum) 27mm, weight 3.34 grams. I*I*I*I* in outer circle surrounding shield containing three lions, fleurs-de-lis at sides. Rv. Long floreate cross over small inner circle, trefoils in outer quarters, alternate sun and moon in inner quarters. Mitchiner 170-173; Barnard pl. 2, 6; Mernick 3a/28. With centre riveted hook, allowing it to swivel. Lovely solid hard grey/green overall glossy patina, no perforations or pitting, Good Very Fine and as good as you are likely to find,
Mitchiner priced these at £275 in Fine in 1988 !
Ex David Rogers collection.
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