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Description: | A complete lead token of post medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the shape of an anchor. The reverse of the object is a raised leaf or tree design consisting of a raised vertical line with upward angled, curved lines from the central line. There is a pellet at the centre and top of the central line.Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely.Weight: 5.8g.; Thickness: 2.01mm; Diameter: 24.13mm
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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