Customs tally - William I Profile Right type

Lieu England (United Kingdom)
Année 1080-1083
Type Tax token
Composition Lead
Poids 1.66 g
Diamètre 20 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Tranche 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.
Période
Notice
Référence(s) BMC Norman#464 , Sp#1256
Description de l’avers Crowned bust of King William I right, lys-tipped sceptre before. Legend around.
Écriture de l’avers Latin (uncial)
Légende de l’avers + ǷILLELM REX
(Translation: + King William)
Description du revers Cross pattée, with annulet at centre and voided trefoils in angles. Legend around.
Écriture du revers Latin (uncial)
Légende du revers + EDPI ON LUNDN
(Translation: + Edwin of London)
Atelier
Tirage
ID Numisquare 5761900500
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