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Description: | A complete bi-faced lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The token is cast and circular in plan. Both faces have raised decoration. One face has a moulded border and the letters I or H, R whilst the other face has a six petalled flower design. The token measure 3.28mm thick, 21.7mm in diameter and weighs 8.18g.Lead tokens were easy to produce and widely circulated; they appear in the Medieval period and ones with simple decoration continued in use throughout both the Medieval and Post Medieval period. Therefore, a general date of c. 1250-1800 AD is suggested for this token.
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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