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TOKEN
Unique ID: DENO-D95502
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead alloy possible uniface token of medieval to post medieval date. The decorated face has three concentric raised rims enclosing a pattern of six wedge shaped spokes radiating from a central boss, It is possible these represent the sails of a mill (Powell type 22) There is a well formed circular perforation through the rim, suggesting re-use as a pendant or attachment.
Diameter is 36.1mm, thickness 2 mm, weight 16.4 g
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 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 16.4 g
Diameter: 36.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd July 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8711
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: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: High Peak (District)
Parish or ward: Wormhill (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK1274
Four figure Latitude: 53.26286536
Four figure longitude: -1.82156013
1:25K map: SK1274
1:10K map: SK17SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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