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Unique ID: WMID-055662
Object type certainty: Certain
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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 design consists of irregularly oriented raised lines, with pellet ends, joined together at the centre (Probably Powell type 9/18). The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The token has a diameter of 19.2 mm and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 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.
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
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 19.2 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: Possible bird. Several raised joined lines, with pellet ends. Probably Powell type 9/18
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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