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Description: | A complete lead unifaced Token of the late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1800.The token is circular in plan and rectangular in section. The obverse depicts a cross in the centre with heart shaped terminals, all consisting of incised lines (Powell Type: 12 probably). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The object has been bent slightly towards the obverse, causing the obverse to appear concave. The token measures 23.9 mm in diameter. It has a thickness of 1.9 mm and weighs 6.6 g.The token is a very light brown in colour and has an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.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. An direct comparable example for this object could not be found at the time of recording. However other examples decorated with hearts have been recorded on the database, including LON-E10083 and SUR-46F35F.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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