Dear Kimberley
Re:
>This is my first posting to this list.  I am a contract conservator who is
>presently working on a number of coins recovered from a 17th century site.
> Before treatment can commence, the coins need to be identified.  I have
>run up against a brick wall when it comes to one lead "token".  It is
>possible that this "token" is actually a "bail seal".  I have been
>unsuccessful at locating a source that provides descriptions of various
>impressions on these seals.  Can anyone suggest a possible source or
>sources that I may consult?
>
A good introduction to Netherlands bale seals is in  Baart, J. et al (1977)
Opgraving in Amsterdam 20 jaar stadskernonderzoek dienst der publieke
werken, Amstrdams Historisch Museum, afdeling archaeologie. Fibula van
Dishoeck, Haarlem..
Hope it is of use
 
Jeremy Green
Department of Maritime Archaeology
Western Australian Maritime Museum
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