Customs tally - William I Profile Right type

Location England (United Kingdom)
Year 1080-1083
Type Tax token
Composition Lead
Weight 1.66 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Edge Produced using the same official does as the profile right type silver penny. The current theory is that these lead pennies were paid for passes or customs cheques allowing travelers passage through the City of London.
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BMC Norman#464 , Sp#1256
Obverse description Crowned bust of King William I right, lys-tipped sceptre before. Legend around.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + ǷILLELM REX
(Translation: + King William)
Reverse description Cross pattée, with annulet at centre and voided trefoils in angles. Legend around.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering + EDPI ON LUNDN
(Translation: + Edwin of London)
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5761900500
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