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TOKEN
Unique ID: HESH-63F2E4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast lead alloy token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The token has been deliberately cut - approximately 1/3 survives. The cut mark is old and patinated. The token is now an irregular semi-circle in shape and rectangular in cross section. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising a series of letters - probably initials - all that can be seen - cast in high relief is a T and part of an A. The reverse is flat plain and undecorated. The token is a grey colour with a polished surface patina.
The token measures 25.5mm width, is 13.1mm wide and 3.1mm thick; it weighs 6.29grams. Originally it would have has a diameter of c. 30mm
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 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.5 mm
Width: 13.1 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 6.29 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: HFD Entry Form No: HFDMG 2748
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Worfield (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO7592
Four figure Latitude: 52.525295
Four figure longitude: -2.369912
1:25K map: SO7592
1:10K map: SO79SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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