Context (Display)
Previously mounted in patterned paper-wrapped display board with handwritten label reading 'Pilgrim's Token Lead. OBV Head of a bishop, REV A Ship. Found near Ely, 1854, J, Marshall.'
Event Date
Author: Stephanie Chinneck

Context (Analysis)
Possibly a Shadwell Forgery.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Labels & Markings)
Labelled: 'Lead pilgrim's token (?) with Head of Bishop and ship. Found near Ely 1854 J.Marshall'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Pilgrim token, lead, disc shaped: obverse, head of a Bishop flanked left by crozier and right by key: legend reverse, a ship.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Found near Ely, 1854
Event Date 1854
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Lead pilgrim token, circular, possiblly lead alloy. Obverse with mitred head of bishop flanked by crozier and key at its centre, decorative border possibly with writing. On reverse, ship with rounded keel. Possibly a Shadwell Forgery, also known as a 'Billy and Charley'.
Event Date 13/12/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck