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Description: | An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design is unclear but possibly depicts a petalled flower, with pellets between each petal (Powell type 1). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token had been folded in half, and has since split along the fold. One half of the token is present. The other half is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.The token has a diameter of 22.3 mm, is 12.1 mm wide and is 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g.The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.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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