WMID-F94A6C: Medieval to Post medieval: Complete bifaced lead token

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Unique ID: WMID-F94A6C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead or lead alloy bifacial token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to c. AD 1700). Powell type 14 depicting an expanded cross on the obverse. Powell type 2 on the reverse, depicting possible initials NV.

Diameter: 24.9 mm
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 12.8 g

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 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 12.8 g
Diameter: 24.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th February 2015 - Tuesday 24th February 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Powell type 14. Expanded cross
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: Possibly initials NV. Powell type 2
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Walsall (Metropolitan District)
District: Walsall (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Bloxwich West (Metropolitan District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ9902
Four figure Latitude: 52.61577084
Four figure longitude: -2.01620346
1:25K map: SJ9902
1:10K map: SJ90SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Recreational usage

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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