LON-7EC527: Medieval Token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: LON-7EC527

Object type certainty: Certain
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Lead alloy token, dating to the 16th century. The token is stamped on both sides; B// Figure standing.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Ante AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 11 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4669.10

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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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