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TOKEN

Unique ID: WMID-117B7F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead, damaged, unifaced token of probable Medieval or Post Medieval origin. The obverse comprises a raised edge (Powell type 28), with a central pellet surround by a raised ring. In between the inner ring and the raised edge appear cross-hatched symbols or pseudo lettering. The reverse is plain and undecorated.

The token has a diameter of 30.1 mm and is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 8.5 g.

The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 30.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th August 2017 - Saturday 5th August 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Incomplete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: Raised outer edge (Powell type 28), with a central pellet surround by a raised ring. In between the inner ring and the raised edge appear cross-hatched symbols or pseudo lettering
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: undecorated
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Astley and Dunley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7869
Four figure Latitude: 52.31865724
Four figure longitude: -2.32417373
1:25K map: SO7869
1:10K map: SO76NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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