SUSS-533044: post medieval token front

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TOKEN

Unique ID: SUSS-533044

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find 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 an initial in capitals T G. The reverse is blank.

The token is 19.28mm in diameter, 2.20mm thick and weighs 3.8g. It has suffered some very minor circumferential abrasions.

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: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.8 g
Diameter: 19.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th September 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Initials: T G
Obverse inscription: T G
Reverse description: None
Reverse inscription: None
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata


County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
To be known as: Tenterden

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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