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TOKEN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-6E9F64
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete circular Medieval to Post Medieval unifaced cast lead token. This is an example which can be classified as a Powell Type 32 token. The token is decorated with an abstract image including a human figure. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. The complexity of the design suggests a probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date for this token (c.1450-1800AD).
It measures 21.00 mm in diameter and is 2.10 mm thick and it weighs 5.81 grams. Condition is good with some surface corrosion present.
Class: Powell Type 32
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 5.81 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd October 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PastfindersI
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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