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Description: | Probable Post Medieval cast lead uniface token. The token carries a design consisting of a triple stranded cross. The reverse is undecorated. The surface is a matte yellow/cream colour. The token measures 18.4mm long, 17.97mm wide, and weighs 2.6g. This is a Powell Type 12.Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850 AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 12 are designs which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries.This token has been dated broadly as probably Post Medieval c.1500-1800.Powell, D. 2012 'The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design' Lead Token Telegraph Issue 86.
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