Record ID: WMID-7A3851
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts a cross, with short central, upper and lower bars (probably Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Med…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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