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Unique ID: BERK-B0E316
Object type certainty: Certain
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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.
Current location of find: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1799
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.41 mm
Weight: 7.4 g
Diameter: 17.01 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 5th June 2009
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Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Moulded
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: 8-spoked wheel design
Obverse inscription: none
Reverse description: Initials GF
Reverse inscription: GF
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
No references cited so far.