An incomplete 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 seven raised lines intersecting in the middle, creating fourteen segments (Powell type 3). The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The token has a diameter of 21.1 mm, and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 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.
An incomplete 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 seven raised lines intersecting in the middle, creating fourteen segments (Powell type 3). The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The token has a diameter of 21.1 mm, and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 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.
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WMID-2BB851
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Lead Alloy
Primary material of object
Incomplete
21.1
Diameter
2.4
Thickness
4.4
Weight
By Attribution 3.0
The period from for the object
Attribute as courtesy of the British Museum
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1300
1600