Lead Token (Ship, Powell Type 6) ND (1670-1820) front Lead Token (Ship, Powell Type 6) ND (1670-1820) back
Lead Token (Ship, Powell Type 6) ND (1670-1820) photo
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Lead Token Ship, Powell Type 6 ND

 
Lead 10 g 25 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
10 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#345893
Rarity index
97%

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Comment

Powell's classification (http://www.mernick.org.uk/lnc/dpowell/leadtokens.htm):
Ship (Type 6).

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.