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Description: | Medieval/post-medieval 'Boy Bishop' lead token, dated from the reign of Edward I (1272-1307) to the middle of the 16th century. The token is circular in shape and appears to have a casting seam around the edge. Obverse: Mitre with inscription [PIE NICHOLAE ORA] PRO NOB. Reverse: A long cross and three pellets in each of the four corners of the cross. Beyond this are two raised circular grooves within which is the inscription AVE REX GEN TIS. Surface condition of the seal is fair and it measures 15.8mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and 2.3g in weight. 'Boy Bishop' tokens were produced to commemorate the yearly election of the 'Boy Bishop'. The use and distribution of 'Boy Bishop' lead tokens appears to have been specific to the counties of East Anglia. Similar examples of 'Boy Bishop' tokens can be found in Bailey, G. 2000. Finds Identified. Greenlight Publishing. Page 6-9.
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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