DUR-390AC7: DUR-390AC7 : Token/Weight : Post-Medieval

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Unique ID: DUR-390AC7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead Weight/Token of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is disk shaped and flat in form with a shallow inscribed initials of CI//II and a central raised pellet, below which is an inscribed circle with an illegible . The reverse of the weight is uninscribed.

This is a lead trade weight of Post-Medieval date. The initials CR relates either to Charles I or II, the inscription is shallow and done by hand so this may be a homemade weight. Its current weight is 35.20g and does not directly correspond to the avoirdupois system or known coin weights.

The metal is a greyish cream in colour with a smooth patina.

Diameter: 32.79mm, Thickness: 4.86mm, Weight: 35.20g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1750

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.86 mm
Weight: 35.2 g
Diameter: 32.79 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Evenwood and Barony (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ1624
Four figure Latitude: 54.61091068
Four figure longitude: -1.75379139
1:25K map: NZ1624
1:10K map: NZ12SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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

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