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TOKEN
Unique ID: BH-E8144D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead-alloy uniface token dating to the medieval or post medieval period. The token is circular in plan. Its upper surface is decorated with an integrally-cast motif in relief. The motif resembles a flower with four petals. Within each petal is a circular pellet and between each petal is a further smaller circular pellet. The underside of the token is flat and plain. The token measures 17mm in diameter and 3mm in thickness. It weighs 3.86g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 3.86 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st February 2018
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Numismatic data
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ashwell (Civil Parish)
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