SUSS-0F2864: Medieval or Post Medieval token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-0F2864

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast unifaced circular lead token. The token is decorated on one side with a central raised pellet surrounded by a ring of 8 other raised pellets. The other side is blank. The token is 15.84mm in diameter, 2.71mm thick and weighs 2.86g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period, therefore a wide range of c. 1250-1800AD is given.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.71 mm
Weight: 2.86 g
Diameter: 15.84 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st March 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: East Sussex (County)
District: Rother (District)
To be known as: Fairlight

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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