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Description: | Medieval or Post Medieval lead token. The token is plain on the reverse and on the front carries a design of a short cross in a central circle surrounded by a second outer circle which is divided into four quadrants allighed diagonally to the central cross. There is a single pellet in the centre of each of these quadrants.Lead tokens are notoriously difficult to date with possible dates ranging from c.1200-1800. Ones carrying initials are usually deemed to be Post Medieval (1600-1800) and others which seem to mimic long cross pennies are deemed to be Medieval (1300-1500). The majority carry simple designs which do not indicate a date.This token although having a passing resemblance to a Medieval penny is very well executed in its fabrication and is therefore probably of Post Medieval date c. 1500-1800.Dimensions: diameter 21.9mm; weight 1.6gmm; thickness 4.7g.
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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