TOKEN

Unique ID: BERK-B0BE03

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

The use of medieval / post-medieval lead tokens is subject of much debate; suggested usages included form of payment, like copper alloy 17th-19th century tokens to counters and game pieces. The initial suggestion is probably closer to the truth - this token, along with the related finds were found in proximity to the apparent site of an old priory or convent - these tokens may have been related to trade and payment for people who worked for or in association with the institution.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1799

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.72 mm
Weight: 8.4 g
Diameter: 21.43 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 5th June 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Moulded
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: A long-cross with one pellet in each quarter
Obverse inscription: none
Reverse description: The initials IL with three pellets in a horizontal line beneath
Reverse inscription: IL ...
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine