English Lead Token, 5 irregular spokes 1672-1820

Obverse: 5 irregular spokes

Reverse: Plain

Size: 15mm

Weight: 2.933g

Powell Type 9

Lead tokens were used in trade, commerce and agriculture: as hop tokens; for tallying bushels or scoring where a picker left off; for maritime use, such as ferry tokens; as gaming counters; and to satisfy the need for small units of coin. The designs come from all over the country.

Provenance: Ex Patrick Deane, formerly of the token department at Spink and Son.

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