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TOKEN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-6A96BD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete cast uniface circular post-medieval lead token. Powell Type 2 depicting initials, dating to c. 1550-c. 1800. The token is decorated with the initials in capitals R B with a pellet between. The reverse is blank.
The token is 17.40mm in diameter, 2.68mm thick and weighs 3.4g.
Notes:
Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period (c. 1550-1800).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.68 mm
Weight: 3.4 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th December 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Jetton / token data
Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Initials: R . B
Obverse inscription: R . B
Reverse description: None
Reverse inscription: None
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Rother (District)
To be known as: East Guldeford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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