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Description: | A complete lead alloy Post Medieval lead alloy bifaced token, probably dating to c.1500-1850 AD. The token is sub-circular in plan. Part of the flan has an irregular edge which may be where it was originally joined to the casting sprue. The obverse of the token has a full legend reading: STEPHEN MA[...] whilst in the centre are the roman numerals XII. The reverse has a raised design of what appears to be a representation of a plant or flower. Lead tokens are believed to have fulfilled a variety of functions throughout history. They are known to have been used extensively to provide small change in the community and act as tallies for services provided. Lead and its alloys are very easy to work and locally produced tokens were fashioned into a myriad of different designs many of which had considerable longevity.
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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