Medieval French coin/jeton?

This was in a case labeled "Medieval French" and that's all I know about it. Anyone know anything more?

 

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It does look French, but older than I have references for.
Most of the edge lettering is visible. Does that say "PARIS" from 3:00 to 5:00?

 

The font is tricky but I think you are right.

 

I believe it's a jeton but don't have any additional information

 

It kind of reminds me of the 14th Century French coinage of King Jean II / Charles VI.

Here is a modern reproduction of that series of coinage.

Z

 

These might be close.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8555.html

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6848.html?mobile=0

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces120805.html

http://numismaclub.com/unt/148642-france_charles_vi_1380___1422_blanc_guenar_argent_silver_coin.html

https://www.etsy.com/listing/274480...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

Z

 

Thanks. I do see a similarity with some of them. I can make out the word "Dei" (God" and following that might be "Mattau" (?) then possibly "Paris" then "B_ _ LLA".

It also might say "Dei Mat Aug Paris Stella". There are some dividing characters and it's hard to distinguish them from letters.

 

I believe It is a stock jeton of Tournai 1415-1497.It is listed in Mitchiner’s catalog of “The Medieval Period And Nuremberg” as a shield of France type.The Mitchiner number is 693. MARIS in the legend enables the specific ID.The legend is based on the “AVE MARI STELLA” inscription popular on royal Jetons .Hope this helps.

 

Thanks! That helps a lot. I have very little experience with something like this.