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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 four ribs in light relief forming a cross which makes this a Powell type 14. Two segments each have a single pellet with the opposing segments possibly containing two. A raised rim is visible on a small section. The wear and abrasion on the original surface makes it difficult to establish the original design. The reverse face is undecorated. The token has a cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The surface has been abraded and the outer edge has been damaged.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 25.1mm diameter is 2.6mm thick and weighs 8.7 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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