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We stayed in what had been a tiny cottage that that belonged to poor fisherfolk. These were on the wall, probably having been treasured once
Please be aware... I am no coin expert. Posted titles are either what I was told or from a quick Google search. No claim is made of all being accurate, I do make an effort to be as factual as possible when posting. Some duplication of type or variety may occur. I try not to double post items. My feeble brain may slip on that from time to time. Very little actual value exists in most (if not all) of them.
This is the obverse of a lead token bearing the initials IW. There is just the possibility of a legend, but not that convinced. The I is barred which may well mean it should be read as a J. These initials are those of the issuer presumably. Diameter 26mm. W. 7g. Thickness 1.5mm.
The piece is a metal detector find I have been asked to I.D. It has come from the Lune Valley in Cumbria. Recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme under LANCUM-9BBDE1