PUBLIC-44F5B5: Medieval to post-medieval token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-44F5B5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A medieval to post-medieval lead unifacial token. Probably Powell Type 3 possibly depicting a cartwheel, dating to c. 1300-c. 1800.

The token is grey in colour. It has the following dimensions: diameter of token: 23mm; thickness: 4mm; weight: 11 g. The token has a sub-rectangular hole which was probably made by a hand forged nail just off centre.

Evidence of reuse: piercing

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 11 g
Diameter: 23 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Linear
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Eight-spoked cartwheel (probably), with a pellet between most spokes
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: None
Reverse inscription: None
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Tonbridge and Malling (District)
To be known as: River Medway

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
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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