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Description: | A cast lead alloy token of later Medieval or Post-Medieval date (1200-1800). The token is sub-circular in plan. The decoration on the front face depicts a long cross. This consists of two crossed lines consisting of ribs which emanate from the centre and finish at the edge of the token. In each quarter there is a triangle also made from a raised rib outline. The pointed corner of the triangle is positioned just below the centre of the token. The reverse of the token is undecorated. The design fits in to Powell's (2012) Type 12 (Quartered geometrics). The token is light grey/cream in colour and is worn on both faces. 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. There are many similar examples on the database including (YORYM-5D9E54) discovered near Bridlington, Yorkshire and (HESH-68C7F3) discovered near Shifnal in Shropshire. The token measures 20.4mm diameter, is 1.99mm thick and weighs 4.17 grams.Powell, D. (2012)The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design.Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.
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