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Description: | A post medieval lead alloy uniface token. The decorated face has a glass and a flagon next to one another, and the other face is blank. The token is slightly bent through the centre, and so slightly curves in towards the decorative face. It measures 19.3mm in diameter (max.), 2.9mm thick (max.) and weighs 4.57g.Lead tokens were thought to be used for small change and keeping track of payments and debts. It is likely this token was used in a pub, probably to keep track of change or drinks owed in the same way as later copper alloy pub checks. In Leaden Token Telegraph issue 10 (published online) tokens showing tavern utensils are discussed by D. Powell.Dating lead tokens is difficult because they are easy to make and therefore can be produced locally as needed, however based on the style of the utensils it is likely that this token dates from 1650-1800 AD.
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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