YORYM-5A9704: Medieval to post-medieval : Token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: YORYM-5A9704

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead disc, possibly a token, of medieval to post-medieval date. The disc is scored by a number of irregular cut-marks on both faces. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The disc is 14.5mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.8g.

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Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 3.8 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th September 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Illegible
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: West Tanfield

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Recorded at Rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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