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Description: | Cast lead alloy button of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The button is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in section with a central rectangular lug on the rear. The front face of the button measures 27.2mm in diameter and is 7.2mm thick. The rear lug measures 15.5mm in length and 11.5mm width, it projects 7.4mm. The button weighs 27.14 grams. The front face of the button is domed and is decorated by a series of raised cast linear and circular lines. The button is divided into eight equal panels by four linear ribs (formed by two over lapping crosses one vertical the other diagonal). This is further sub-divided by two raised concentric circles. The overall design is of a spider-web. The reverse of the button is undecorated. However, a vertical linear casting ridge is present. In the centre of the reverse of the button is a raised lug. This has a small cast circular hole (diameter of 3.3mm) through its centre. The lug seems to be unfinished as there is a large quantity of lead waste around its edges. The button is a mid grey colour with an even patina. The edges and reverse have been abraded. The design, decoration, and method of manufacture of the button is similar to a number of lead tokens of late medieval and post-medieval. Hence this example having a similar proposed date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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