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Description: | A cast lead alloy uniface token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The token is sub-circular in plan. The decoration on the front face of this token is that of a possible celestial type, either a star or sunburst.This consists of a series of sevenraised ribs which emanate from the centre and are bifurcated towards the edge of the token.The reverse of the token is undecorated.The design has been cast in relief and probably fits in to Powell's (2012) Type 26(celestial). The token is creamin colour. 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.Similar examples can be found on the database from Shropshire which were discovered in Newport, Isle of Wight (IOW-6314B1).The token measures 15.5mm diameter, is 2.1mm thick and weighs 2.5grams.Powell, D. (2012)The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design.Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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