Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Token (No reserve price)

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Pilgrim's Token, a medieval lead‑tin alloy badge, 18 mm wide and in good condition, dating from ca 14th century to the late 18th century.

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Description from the seller

Probably a ritual applique, with great suppleness of the material, in magnificent condition.

Image : It shows a stylized human figure (probably a specific saint or Christ) with a halo around the head, placed within a rectangular frame.
Attachment : A small eyelet (or hole) is visible at the top left, through which the badge could be sewn or pinned to a hat, bag, or garment.
Material : It is made of a soft lead-tin alloy , which at the time was a cheap and easy way to run mass production for pilgrims using casting molds

Function: Similar lead tokens and signs formerly served as pilgrimage signals, prayer tokens, or local currency (such as poor man's lead or bread lead)

Probably a ritual applique, with great suppleness of the material, in magnificent condition.

Image : It shows a stylized human figure (probably a specific saint or Christ) with a halo around the head, placed within a rectangular frame.
Attachment : A small eyelet (or hole) is visible at the top left, through which the badge could be sewn or pinned to a hat, bag, or garment.
Material : It is made of a soft lead-tin alloy , which at the time was a cheap and easy way to run mass production for pilgrims using casting molds

Function: Similar lead tokens and signs formerly served as pilgrimage signals, prayer tokens, or local currency (such as poor man's lead or bread lead)

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
ca 14th century onwards to the late 18th century
Name of object
Pilgrim's Token
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
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BelgiumVerified
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Object sold
Private

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