Record ID: DENO-867452
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead token; circular disc, one side bearing a Latin cross potent with an unclear "blob" to either side (possibly a chalice on the left? - a sub-circular blob with a trapezoidal base). There appears to be an inscription in the border, although no letters can be made out. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The edge above the cross is slightly bent to the reverse. Diameter 19.34mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 4.13g. Uncertain date - possiblt medieval, more likely post medieval/modern.
Created on: Friday 18th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-862444
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead disc weight. Plain circular disc, slightly concave on the reverse (base), casting mark in the centre of the upper surface, also some iron staining on the obverse (possibly from an iron loop inserted into the weight - the stub of this may survive, although this is unclear). The edges are slightly bevelled, sloping inwards towards the reverse. Diameter 34.13mm, thickness uneven 5.8-7.4mm, weight 48.19g. This may be a 1/8lb weight, slightly light under the Mercantile systems (54.6g or 58.3g; in use from before 1300), the Avoirdupois systems (53.2g (in use from pre 1280) or 56…
Created on: Friday 18th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-775712
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin; silver cut halfpenny of John or Henry III, London mint, Class 5c-7b, 1207-1236. Possibly clipped as some of the reverse inscription is missing, although this is not the case on the obverse. Diameter 17.12mm, width 8.87mm, weight 0.59g.
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balsall', grid reference and parish protected.