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TOKEN
Unique ID: WMID-D91467
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800).
The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a outer rim, containing 4 intersecting lines, with a pellet at the centre (Powell type 3). The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The token has a diameter of 16.6 mm, and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 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 some 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. A similar token has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-d8e973.
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 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 3.9 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Friday 31st January 2014
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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: Outer rim. 4 intersecting lines. Pellet at the centre. Powell type 3
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: plain / undecorated
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: South Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Brewood and Coven (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ8508
Four figure Latitude: 52.66949949
Four figure longitude: -2.22325179
1:25K map: SJ8508
1:10K map: SJ80NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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