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Description: | An incomplete large lead alloy unifaced token, of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1800.The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse design depicts two concentric raised circles overlaying several regularly spaced raised lines, forming a wheel or spider web pattern (probably Powell type: 3). The reverse is plain and undecorated.The token measures 28.4 mm in diameter, it has a thickness of 3.5 mm and weighs 10.6 g.The token is a mid brown 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 and has caused some damage to the token.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 have been recorded on the database including WMID-28078B.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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