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TOKEN

Unique ID: BH-7987B8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A bent and corroded lead token of probable post-medieval date. The reverse design on this token may be derived from the medieval long-cross coinage, but the presence of letters on the obverse suggests a post-medieval date. It measures 25.33mm in diameter, 1.42mm thick and weighs 6g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.42 mm
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 25.33 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th October 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 07/38 - 106

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Blank, apart from lettering.
Obverse inscription: M.P
Reverse description: Triple-stranded cross, central pellet, internal ring and two chevrons in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: North Hertfordshire

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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