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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-ABC017

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast uniface lead alloy token. The token is oval with an uneven outline and the raised initials WS (S reversed) on one side. Cast lead tokens were easily made at home and had a variety of uses. Those with initials are generally Post Medieval (1500-1800) in date.

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.5 mm
Width: 15.3 mm
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th October 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: Wealden (District)
To be known as: Framfield

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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