© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Lead Token Irregular or compound geometrical, Powell Type 9 ND
| Lead | 0.8 g | 11 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Work encampment, mine and wage tokens |
| Years | 1670-1820 |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#345895 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
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Triangle with pellet
Comment
Powell's classification (http://www.mernick.org.uk/lnc/dpowell/leadtokens.htm):Irregular or compound geometrical (Type 9). This type accommodates a large number of abstract designs which do not fit into either type 3 or type 12, other than those which have an obvious circular or elliptical theme, which are type 31. It also accommodates designs which are a compound of different simple geometric types.
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.
