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Unique ID: LON-B02B0E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Post Medieval lead-alloy token, probably dating to the 17th century. Powell type 2. The obverse has the initials I M M in triangle formation (IM with M above) and a raised linear border around the edge. This arrangement of letters is very similar to the trade tokens which date 1648-1674. The reverse depicts two linear lines joint at right-angles to the edge on the lower half the token, and joining to form a peak at the centre-point. There are three motifs, vaguely resembling a 'pawn chess piece', one situated within the peak created and the other two situated either side of the peak. There is a raised linear border around the edge. The token is an overall dark grey colour.
Tokens with a similar layout of initials are illustrated in Mitchiner and Skinner (1984), plate 17/18 no. 78, 79 & 108, with a date of 17th century. Similar tokens can also be seen on the database: LON-F06441, LON-6EABB1
Dimensions: diameter: 12.95mm; weight: 1.81g
Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1984. English Tokens C.1425 - 1672. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 54 1985.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 12.95 mm
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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4 Figure: TQ3880
Four figure Latitude: 51.50209588
Four figure longitude: -0.01316245
1:25K map: TQ3880
1:10K map: TQ38SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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