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TOKEN
Unique ID: BH-B2E2C5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A lead token dating to the medieval or post medieval period. The token comprises a flat, circular disc. One surface is decorated with a raised floral motif, comprising four petals with a pellet in each. The other surface is decorated with more complex motif comprising a central lozengiform motif imposed on a cruciform motif. The token measures 20mm in diameter and weighs 4.47g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.47 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 20th November 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Dave's No. 31
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Jetton / token data
Class: Not further defined
Group: Not further defined
Type: Unknown
Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Four petals with pellet in each
Reverse description: Lozengiform motif over crucifom motif
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Wallington (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TL2934
Four figure Latitude: 51.98948027
Four figure longitude: -0.12274292
1:25K map: TL2934
1:10K map: TL23SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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