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TOKEN

Unique ID: HESH-587ED6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Uni-faced cast lead token of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1250-1800). The upper face of the token is decorated with an irregular series of eight pellets arranged in a ring around a central pellet. The token measures 18.2mm diameter is 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.76 grams.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1250
Date to: AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.76 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ludlow

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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