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« on: September 23, 2010, 10:26:34 PM »

found this the other day any ideas what it is please its lead and is about 2 inches across
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2010, 10:37:15 PM »

id go for a lead token seal
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2010, 10:40:36 PM »

Lead token, 17th - 18th century and a very nice one at that  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 06:14:15 AM »

Lead token i have one with the same pattern  17-18 century Grin ;
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 07:09:35 AM »

That's a big one you got there Grin
I believe current thinking is now leaning towards these being "tallies" instead of tokens, and they are quite generic so can be anywhere from the 1300's to the late 18th century.
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 11:45:16 AM »

thats a nice pattern on that token or tallie, great find well done m8  Wink
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« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2010, 12:13:11 PM »

i think it's token as well cracking find
well done.
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2010, 06:49:49 PM »

I have a couple with the same pattern fella but are a quarter of the size of that giant. Will dig them out if I can, but still a nice find.
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« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2010, 06:52:56 PM »

Cracking token, but I also spot a Tolkinesque ring in the shot Wink - My Precious!

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