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Unique ID: WMID-DA4A5F
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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 raised long cross, with outward facing semi circles in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. A rectangular piercing is present, located just off the centre, at 5 o'clock on the obverse.
The token has a diameter of 23.5 mm, and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 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.
Evidence of reuse: Rectangular piercing off centre at 5 o'clock
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Weight: 7.6 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Friday 31st January 2014
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete
Class: Other
Group: Other
Type: Other
Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Long cross with an outward facing semi circle in each quarter. Powell type 14
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: plain / undecorated
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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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