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Unique ID: WMID-D87F7F
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A cast lead alloy token of later medieval to post-medieval date, circa (AD 1400-1800). The token is broadly sub-circular in plan. The obverse has a petalled flower in light relief which makes this a Powell type 1. There are four visible petals extending from centre to the edge of the token. The reverse is undecorated. There is a raised rim around the circumferance of the obverse and reverse. The token is grey in colour with some cream patina on the obverse and reverse.
Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800.
The token measures 21.15mm diameter is 2.86mm thick and weighs 6.6grams.
Powell, D. (2012)The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.86 mm
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 21.15 mm
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
4 Figure: SJ8513
Four figure Latitude: 52.71444732
Four figure longitude: -2.22348145
1:25K map: SJ8513
1:10K map: SJ81SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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