SUSS-2A9631: Medieval or Post Medieval lead token (obverse)

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-2A9631

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast unifaced circular lead token. The token is decorated on the obverse with the initials I or a P and a D. The letters have a central pellet between them. The reverse is blank. The token is 16.1 mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 3.2grams. 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).

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Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd May 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Initials I or P and D divided by central pellet.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Stone in 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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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