WMID-1FE712: Medieval to Post Medieval: Lead bifaced token

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Unique ID: WMID-1FE712

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).

The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a possible hatched grid with a central pellet design (Powell type 7). The reverse has a folded rim and possible pellets (Powell type 28).

The token has a diameter of 20.0 mm, and is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g.

The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail.

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: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 20 mm

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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: possible hatched grid design with central pellet
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: possible pellets. folded rim.
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Avon Dassett (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP4050
Four figure Latitude: 52.14684618
Four figure longitude: -1.41685492
1:25K map: SP4050
1:10K map: SP45SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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