Leaden Tokens & Tallies by Ted Fletcher

Author: Ted Fletcher
Series: Tokens & Tallies (Book 3)
Illustrations: 780 images

Leaden Tokens & Tallies is the third title in Ted Fletcher’s celebrated series, casting a long-overdue spotlight on a class of artefacts often overlooked by historians and collectors alike. From simple coin-like discs to intricate tallies used for accounting or trade, this book spans centuries of lead artefacts used in everyday transactions and record keeping.

Through vivid photography and engaging text, Fletcher explores the uses, symbolism, and mystery surrounding these pieces. The 780 illustrations offer an invaluable resource for metal detectorists, numismatists, and social historians seeking to identify, date, and understand these leaden treasures.

Highlights:

• Part of the acclaimed Tokens & Tallies series by Ted Fletcher
• Features hundreds of rare and unique leaden pieces
• Ideal reference for identification, classification, and valuation
• Explores the historical and practical uses of tokens and tallies
• Essential for detectorists, collectors, and researchers

If you’ve ever uncovered an unassuming lead disc in the field and wondered about its story, this book offers the answers and context you need.