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TOKEN
Unique ID: WMID-302DD1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead token, probably dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1600 - 1700 (diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 6.5g).
The token is circular in plan and flat in section. On one side of the artefact, it is decorated with an irregularly shaped six-armed star or sexfoil. On the opposing side, although worn, it is possible there may be further decoration in the form of a linear design. The remains of one slightly raised line are all that remains on this side. Additionally, there is a slightly raised lip or rim running around the circumference of the outside edge on this side of the token. There is no other decoration on the token. Overall, the artefact is in a worn and poor condition.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 6.5 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th January 2007
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Jetton / token data
Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Decorated with an irregularly shaped six-armed star or sexfoil.
Obverse inscription: None.
Reverse description: Possible linear design in the form of a raised line. There is also a slightly raised lip or rim running around the circumference of the outside edge.
Reverse inscription: None.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
To be known as: Streethay
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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