WMID-85ED32: Medieval to Post Medieval: Lead unifaced token

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TOKEN

Unique ID: WMID-85ED32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600).

The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central pellet with a raised outer rim (Probably Powell type 28). The reverse is plain and undecorated.

The token has a diameter of 14.2 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g.

The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.

Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods.

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 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th October 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Class: Other
Group: Other
Type: Other
Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: central pellet. raised rim
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: -
Reverse inscription: -

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands (District)
Parish or ward: Draycott in the Moors (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ9839
Four figure Latitude: 52.94837918
Four figure longitude: -2.03121213
1:25K map: SJ9839
1:10K map: SJ93NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching with a metal detector

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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