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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Lead Token Circular or elliptical geometric, Powell Type 31 ND
| Lead | 15 g | 22 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Type | Trade tokens › Work encampment, mine and wage tokens |
| Years | 1670-1820 |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#345927 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
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Powell's classification (http://www.mernick.org.uk/lnc/dpowell/leadtokens.htm):Circular or elliptical geometric (Type 31). Either a set of concentric circles/ellipses, with or without a central hub, or a design consisting primarily of circles/ellipses and their fragments.
It is not clear what the many varieties of lead token were used for. Uses included as hop tokens; for tallying of bushels; as ferry tokens; counters; gaming counters; small change; for ecclesiastical purposes; or for other agricultural uses.
