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Lead Token Pellets, Powell Type 30 ND
Lead | 2.4 g | 18 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 | 2.4 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#345926 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
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Powell's classification (http://www.mernick.org.uk/lnc/dpowell/leadtokens.htm):Pellets (Type 30). Accommodates pieces which contain one or more of a single type of pellet or other simple geometric design, the latter not being identifiable as specific objects capable of going in type 27; as opposed to obscure blobs, which are unclassified until identified. Most have just a few pellets, but one piece has been seen which is reminiscent of a Durotrigan stater.
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.