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BUC-B21283: Medieval token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: BUC-B21283

Object type certainty: Certain
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A poorly preserved copper alloy trade token. The name FRANCIS COLE can just be made out but little else.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: retained by finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 12th December 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Little Brickhill

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: retained by finder

References cited

No references cited so far.

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

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