Record ID: PUBLIC-B9CD52 - MEDIEVAL token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-B9CD52

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of medieval to post medieval token

A complete medieval to post medieval Cast unifaced circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated with a stylized six petalled flower. The reverse is blank. The token is17.33mm in diameter, 1.32mm thick and weighs 2.3grams. Tokens with such simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period, therefore a general date of c.1250-1850 AD is given.

Class: powell type 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1850

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 1.32 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17.33 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [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: Kent
District: Ashford
To be known as: Tenterden

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 17th September 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Alan CHARMAN - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Alan CHARMAN - [view all attributed records]

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