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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-circular. The obverse depicts eight radiating raised lines, making up a cross over an X, creating a segmented design around a raised off central pellet (Powell Type 3). The reverse is undecorated. The token has a diameter of 19.3 mm and is 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.1 g.The token is a light 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. Other examples of this type of token can be found on the datbase, including WMID-4AEA8E and WMID-5104B7.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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