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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).The token is sub-oval. The obverse has a central circular cartouche, which has been quartered and has a central pellet.The outer circular border has been divided with several diagonal lines (Powell Type: 31). The reverse is undecorated.The token has a diameter of 18.2 mm and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.3 g.The token is a mid grey in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the 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: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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