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Description: | A cast lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is broadly sub-circular in plan. The obverse has five ribs in light relief emanating from a central raised pellet to the outer edges. There is a raised rim around the circumference of the token. This forms five segments which makes it a Powell type 3. There is an incised stamp of the number "4" inside one of the segments. The reverse face is undecorated. The token has a cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The surface has been abraded and the token has been bent and distorted. This is possible damage from the plough soil.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. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800.The token measures 32.03mm diameter is 2.5mm thick and weighs 14.7 grams.Powell, D. (2012) The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token Telegraph Issue 86.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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