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TOKEN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-8A64CC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A probably post medieval bi-face lead token of Powell type 2 initials design, probably dating to c.1500-1800. One side has the ligated letters N M with two stars above (this could equally be W N with two stars below) within a broad raised edge. The other side, which is heavily worn has a star and a T in one line with an illegible design below. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 1.35mm and weight 1.9g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.35 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th December 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
No numismatic data has been recorded for this coin yet.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
To be known as: Sandwich
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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