|
Date: |
|
Description: | A complete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts a five petalled floral design, with a pellet at the centre, and a raised rim around the edge (Powell type 1). The reverse depicts several irregular curved lines (Probably Powell type 31).The token has a diameter of 21.8 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.9 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 |
|
More Like this...
-
TOKEN
An incomplete lead alloy bifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
-
TOKEN
A complete lead alloy unifaced…
|