Record ID: SUR-4E6255 - POST MEDIEVAL token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUR-4E6255

Object type certainty: Certain

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A Dutch post medieval copper alloy token dated 1590.

Side 1: Double-headed eagle. G above. 1590 below.

Side 2: Four pellets.

Notes:

These tokens were issued by the City Council of Groningen and were tariffed at three stuivers. They were used to enable Council Members to obtain beer and wine at the Rathskeller (Town Hall restaurant).

A token struck in the Netherlands during the period of the Dutch Revolts.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1590

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 4.66 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Numismatic data

No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Croydon
Parish: Croydon

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3663
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Undisturbed grassland [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st February 2011 - Monday 28th February 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr David W Williams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr David W Williams - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 11-365

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