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Description: | A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts a central circle with a pellet at the centre, surrounded by semi circles with pellets at the centre. The semi circles are arranged with the curved edge facing inwards (Powell type 31). The reverse is plain and undecorated.The token has a diameter of 16.2 mm and is 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 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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