15th century AD. A cast discoid matrix with hexagonal-section base, bulbous collar and pierced quatrefoil knop; incised star to mark the upper edge of the design; to the underside a heraldic helmet with displayed mantle, canted shield, flowers in the field; the crest a stag emerging from a thicket, the shield with lion passant below three cinquefoils; to the border the blackletter text 'pierre condurt'; Continental workmanship. 39 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Ex London collection; acquired 1990s.

Very fine condition.