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Description: | A worn and corroded lead alloy (pewter) token, pireced for suspension, dating to the early modern period, c. 19th century. The token is moulded and features on the obverse a man with money purse leaning over a fallen or seated man, with an inscription around the outer edge; due to the condition of the token only the word 'INDEPENDENT' can be clearly made out. The reverse of the token features clasped hands above crossed feathers or quills secured by a looped tie, all within a wreath border. Again the wear restricts any reading of the reverse inscription; a letter 'S' can be made out towards the base. This is probably a Society token, although for which society is unclear. These were made for members of societies, for example the Temperence Society issued similar tokens. No parallel could be located in preliminary research.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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