LON-7DB4F5: Post Medieval Token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: LON-7DB4F5

Object type certainty: Certain
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Lead alloy token, dating to the 17th century. Stamped on both sides; ME// Possibly a key in the centre, surrounded by circle.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 11 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2006

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4669.22

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Stamped
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Tower Hamlets (London Borough)
To be known as: Tower Bridge

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LON
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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