SUSS-DAF6A3: Medieval to Post-medieval : Lead token (obverse)

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-DAF6A3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead token. The token is flat and circular. The obverse of the token has a raised cross with a raised pellet in each quarter. The reverse is blank. The token is in a good condition and the edges of the token are not damaged.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.61 mm
Weight: 3.62 g
Diameter: 21.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: The obverse of the token has a raised cross with a raised pellet in each quarter.
Reverse description: Blank

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Ringmer

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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: SUSS
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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