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Description: | A cast lead alloy token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The token is circular in plan. The upper face contains a cast design in relief with four quarters containing alternate horizontal and vertical lines. In the centre of the cross is a single raised pellet. The overall design can be compared to that of Powell's type 12, described as quartered geometrics. The reverse face is undecorated with a raised rim which extends around the circumference of the token. The token is grey in colour with an uneven patina. 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. Powell (2012) comments that Type 1, 31, and 3 are designs which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries.The token measures 26.2mm diameter, is 2.8mm thick and weighs 4.5 grams.Powell, D. (2012) The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token Telegraph Issue 86.
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