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Description: | A complete lead Token of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. On the obverse of the object is a raised motif in the form of linear and curvilinear designs, the initial A is also visible. The obverse has initials: Y/V. The reverse of the object is a raised sexfoil motif with a central raised pellet. Powell Type 5.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.The metal is creamy brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.Diameter: 29.86mm, Thickness: 2.45mm, Weight: 11.3g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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