ESS-8B7745: ESS-8B7745 Post Medieval trade token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: ESS-8B7745

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post Medieval (17th century) copper alloy trade token. The surface of the token is worn and corroded, making the legend and designs difficult to decipher. One face possibly has the initials IS-. The token has a diameter of 19.9mm, is 0.85m thick and weighs 1.12 grams.

Class: Trade

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.85 mm
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st November 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Form no 5039

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Illigible
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Possibly the initials IS- surrounded by the legend
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Tendring (District)
To be known as: Brightlingsea

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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