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Description: | A complete uniface cast lead alloy token dating from the late Medieval to early Post Medieval periods, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants. A cross is present in two of the quadrants and a diagonal line is present in the other two quadrants. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. Catagorised by Powell as a Type 12 (quartered geometrics), lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute for low denomination currency.Diameter: 18.15mm. Thickness: 3.07mm. Weight: 4.5g.
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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