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Description: | A complete miscast lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600).The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts a long cross with a pellet in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse bears the remnants of an initial, probably an L (Powell type 2).The token has a length of 20.51 mm, is 17.71 mm wide and 4.32 mm thick. It weighs 7.8gThe token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods.
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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