Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Voided Cross and Pellets
14th-15th century A.D. Hatched flange rim with border of pellets, raised body pierced at centre and close to rim. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1922,0512.24 (with facing bust rather than geometric design); Mitchiner, M., Skinner, A., ‘English Tokens, c.1200 to 1425’ in British Numismatic Journal, 1983, no.53, pp.29-77, pl.4, nos.34-35. 7.31 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.).

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. The medallic form of badge appears to develop during the 15th century. The symbols of the straight cross and annulets are already visible in tokens from London. During the medieval period, pewter and leaden tokens probably served a common purpose throughout England, France and the Low Countries. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]