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TOKEN
Unique ID: DUR-C6A9C0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead Post Medieval token which is worn.
It is sub-circular in plan and slightly domed. It has a raised design on the front in the form of a cross. There are accretions on the reverse from the river.
Notes:
Bankhead no.272
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 41.2 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 22nd October 2008
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: No. 272
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: NZ2742
Four figure Latitude: 54.7722
Four figure longitude: -1.581826
1:25K map: NZ2742
1:10K map: NZ24SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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