SUSS-53794E: Post-medieval lead token (front)

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Unique ID: SUSS-53794E

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 W S. The reverse is blank.

The token is 21.39mm in diameter, 2.63mm thick and weighs 6.1g

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: 2.63 mm
Weight: 6.1 g
Diameter: 21.39 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th April 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: W . S
Obverse inscription: W . S
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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