Lead Token (Pellets, Powell Type 30) ND (1670-1820) front Lead Token (Pellets, Powell Type 30) ND (1670-1820) back
Lead Token (Pellets, Powell Type 30) ND (1670-1820) photo
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Lead Token Pellets, Powell Type 30 ND

 
Lead 2.4 g 18 mm
Description
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
2.4 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#345926
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.