WMID-6414A4: Post medieval: Unifaced token with initials C S

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Unique ID: WMID-6414A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete leaded copper alloy unifaced token, of Post medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1800). The obverse depicts two initials C S within entwined floral decoration. Pellets present above and below initials. Powell type 2 and 13. No design present on reverse.

Diameter: 19.8 mm
Thickness: 2.0 mm
Weight: 4.7 g

A similar style token has been recorded on the PAS database as SUSS-8A26D3.

Inscription: C S

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 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 19.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 24th April 2019 - Wednesday 24th April 2019

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Token penny
Obverse description: initials C S within entwined floral decoration. Pellets above and below initials.
Obverse inscription: C S
Reverse description: -
Reverse inscription: -
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: South Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Featherstone (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ9305
Four figure Latitude: 52.64269452
Four figure longitude: -2.10488562
1:25K map: SJ9305
1:10K map: SJ90NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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