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Description: | A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse has a raised square, the corners of which reach the outer circumference of the token. Internally, the four corners are bisected by a raised long cross forming four triangular quadrants. Each quadrant has a sharply defined triangular pellet pointing from the square edge towards the centre of the cross.(Powell type 3 or 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is a greenish grey colour. 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. The length is 37mm, the width is 38mm and the weight 28.47g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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