Norfolk

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These lead tokens were found in fields of Norfolk, England and were likely used as farm work tallies in the 16th and 17th centuries, and possibly earlier. Reverse is shown as medal orientation with respect to the obverse, though it is unknown if that produces the correct reverse orientation.

Obverse:J L
Reverse:Grid
                              
 
Obverse:Anchor? with dots on either side
Reverse:Sideways T with dots above and below
                              
 
Obverse:Stylized cross
Reverse:Blank
                              
 
Obverse:Figure with arms outstretched
Reverse:Bird? Reclining figure?
                              
 
Obverse:Two figures seated?
                              
 
Obverse:L N
                              
 


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