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TOKEN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-8CE38C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Post Medieval lead-alloy bi-face token, probably dating to the 17th century. The obverse depicts 3 initials in triangle formation ( likely a T above M S), with a pellet between M S and either side of T. The border is slightly raised. The reverse side depicts a mitre and also has a raised border.
An identical token is recorded on the database,from the same area of foreshore as this token, see LON-36B861, Museum accession number: 4698/22
Dimensions: diameter: 13.61mm; thickness: 1.57mm; weight: 2.29g
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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.57 mm
Weight: 2.29 g
Diameter: 13.61 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th May 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Spatial metadata
Region: London (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Southwark (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Cathedrals (London Borough Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ3280
Four figure Latitude: 51.5035277
Four figure longitude: -0.09955492
1:25K map: TQ3280
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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