SF-3920E4: Medieval to Post-Medieval lead token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SF-3920E4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead token of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, possibly c.13th-16th centuries AD. The token has been partially folded due to post-depositional damage.

Obverse: Uncertain legend, possibly formed from multiple strokes. A shield flanked by pellets, within an inner circle.

Reverse: Uncertain or pseudo-legend. Long cross dividing the legend, three pellets in each angle of the cross, all within an inner circle.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1280
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 17.41 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st October 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Numismatic data

No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Hessett

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 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: SF
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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