DENO-AF2134: Medieval lead token, star/pellets & H(?).

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TOKEN

Unique ID: DENO-AF2134

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast lead alloy token, probably medieval, possibly post medieval. Subcircular lead disc, pierced for suspension - pierced from the reverse, circular piercing, diameter 2.3mm. One side (the obverse) has raised moulded decoration of an irregular seven spoked star with a pellet in each angle, although the pellet in one angle has been obliterated by the piercing. The reverse has raised moulded decoration of a line with a cross bar at each end (like an H), with a pellet on each terminal of the cross bars - one of the pellets is enlarged or the original line is possibly extended across this cross-bar - dimensions of this is c.9.5mm x 10.5mm. This may be the initial H. Thick cream patina. Diameter 22.6mm-25.0mm, thickness 2.9mm, weight 7.58g.

Inscription: H (?)

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 7.58 g
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E5786

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Irregular seven pointed star with a pellet in each quarter.
Reverse description: line with a cross bar at each end (like an H), with a pellet on each terminal of the cross bars

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: Bolsover (District)
To be known as: Tibshelf

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Gardening
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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