SUSS-64A831: Medieval to Post-medieval : Lead token (obverse)

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-64A831

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A small lead token. The obverse has a wheel-like motif with eight spokes. The other side is undecorated. The token is crudely-made; the surface is a yellowish-grey and worn. This token could date from 1350 to 1850.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1850

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 17.05 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 13th December 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse inscription: Wheel-like motif with eight spokes.
Reverse description: Blank

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
To be known as: Little Horsted

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: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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

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