LVPL-5D27C2: Uncertain date, gaming piece.

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GAMING PIECE

Unique ID: LVPL-5D27C2

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy possible gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and flat. The upper face is decorated with three stamped curved grooves. Both outer grooves are back to back with a central void forming an hour glass shape. A much shallower stamped groove is cut by the outer grooves. The opposite face of the object is undecorated. It has a light white patina and is in good condition.

Dimensions: 17.10mm in diameter, 2.02mm thick, 4.0g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.02 mm
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2015 - Thursday 5th March 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Curvilinear
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leeds (Metropolitan District)
District: Leeds (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Walton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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