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Description: | A cast lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD 1400-1800). The token is broadly sub-circular in plan. The obverse has a petalled flower in light relief which makes this a Powell type 1. There are six visible petals extending from a central pellet to the edge of the token. The token is slightly concave. There is evidence of a raised rim around the circumference on the obverse and reverse. The reverse has four raised ridges but it is unclear if this is decoration due to the wear on the token. A section of the edge has been bent towards the reverse. The token is grey in colour.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 21.12mm diameter is 1.98mm thick and weighs 4.5 grams.Powell, D. (2012)The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.
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