Token

Brief description

The purpose of this kind of object is speculative. it is often described as a token and is found only on sites with very early Colonial material /re. There are two common hypotheses. One is that it is a convict work or game token. Another is that it is a part of a production process as a 'die'. Similar objects have been found on a number of Parramatta sites and Port Arthur.

Media/Materials

Metal

Measurements

Radius 2.5cm (1")

Subject category

Early Colonial

Department

Archaeology
Cultural Collections

Accession date

17 Aug 2012

Object number

ARC2012.13.1.SSP

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Artifact Cuisine Baked goods Dish Circle Metal Wood Rock Button Ingredient

Object type

Token

Token

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