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TOKEN
Unique ID: SF-2A8740
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead lead-alloy token dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval periods, c. 1450-1550. It is of very large size, and probably derives from or is related to the Bury/Ely series of 'Boy Bishop' types. One face depicts a central pellet, with two concentric bands of decoration comprising oblique linear strokes around. The other face depicts a short cross with three pellets in each angle within a central circular panel, outside of which there are two concentric bands of decoration and oblique lines as with the opposite face. This gives an appearance remeniscent of a Medieval groat. Preserved in good condition despite being somewhat bent and distorted, the token measures 31.48mm in diameter, 2.68mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 8.04g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.68 mm
Weight: 8.04 g
Diameter: 31.48 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th December 2016
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Risby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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