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Description: | A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600).The token is circular in shape. The obverse has a long cross design with chevrons and a central pellet in each angle (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated.The token has a diameter of 14.4 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g.The 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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