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<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, WMID-2311E2 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse probably depicts a long cross design (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 15.6 mm and is 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 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 Medieval and Post Medieval periods.

<3> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, WMID-2311E2 (Web Site). SCH5176.