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Description: | A complete Cast double faced circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capital RH the R is in retrograde so should have read HR it also has a zig-zag pattern around the border. The reverse has a raised design consisting of a halved geometric design. The token is 3.15 mm in diameter, 3.15 mm thick and weighs 9.1 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
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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