WMID-976233: Medieval to Post medieval: Incomplete unifaced lead token

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Unique ID: WMID-976233

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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

The token is semi circular in shape. The obverse is unclear but probably depicts an outer circle with possible lettering, a pellet is present at the centre (Powell type uncertain). The reverse is plain and undecorated.

The token has a diameter of 22.7 mm, 12.7 mm wide and is 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 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
Width: 12.7 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 22.7 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Class: Other
Group: Other
Type: Other
Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: outer circle of probable lettering. Pellet at centre
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: -
Reverse inscription: -

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
Parish or ward: Dodderhill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO9065
Four figure Latitude: 52.28304874
Four figure longitude: -2.14800845
1:25K map: SO9065
1:10K map: SO96NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting

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

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