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Description: | A lead alloy circular pendant which is probably Medieval or Post Medieval in date, about 1400 - 1700. The sub-circular disc of lead alloy has been pierced by an oval hole. The edges of the pendant were originally straight. This differentiates it from Medieval lead alloy tokens which have more rounded edges and suggests that this is not just a pierced token. It is also larger and heavier than most tokens.The design is a raised cross in a circle on one face. The cross has broad arms decorated with faint depressions, probably rouletting. The spaces between the arms and the surrounding circles are left hollow. The top two spaces has squared off tops, achieved by expanding the circle. The area beyond the circle (where a legend would usualy be positioned) is filled with raised radial lines.On the other face is a similar border design. The field is filled with a square topped shield. The shield is quartered with a possible crescent, shield or harp in the first quarter and a cross or displayed eagle in the second. The third is sub-divided per pale with horizontal lines on the left and an unintelligable design on the right. The final quarter has three fusils or lozenges across the centre (per bend).The piercing allows both designs to hang upright. This pendant may have been worn as a badge. It is in good condition with a smooth grey-yellow patina. Compare SWYOR-986556 and HESH-A5F7B3.
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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