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TOKEN

Unique ID: NARC-09A497

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Circular lead item, probably a medieval or post-medieval token. There is a tear in one part of the object. The item is 20 mm in diameter and decorated on one side. The other side is worn but plain. The decorated side is also very worn, but a cross form can be made out, possibly surrounded with large circular pellets around the circumference of the item. It is possible that this object is an imitation of a sterling penny.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.8 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st March 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead

Numismatic data

No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Daventry (District)
Parish or ward: Norton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP6263
Four figure Latitude: 52.26168
Four figure longitude: -1.093006
1:25K map: SP6263
1:10K map: SP66SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NARC
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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