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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-0F07F2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast unifaced circular lead token. The token is decorated on one side with the letter G or the number 6; the reverse is blank. The token is pierced with a circular hole near one edge which has been drilled from both sides. The token is 21.75 mm in diameter, 3.24 mm thick and weighs 7.2g. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1500-1800 AD).

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.24 mm
Weight: 7.2 g
Diameter: 21.75 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 12th April 2008

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Materials and construction

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

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Isle of Oxney

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

References cited

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

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