Record ID: LON-80BE5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval contempary lead-alloy copy of groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Obverse: Crowned bust left. Obverse inscription: [] Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. Reverse inscription: POSVI [DEV ADIVTOREM MEV] (have made God my helper) Dimensions: diameter: 25.22mm; weight: 3.21g. Another lead-alloy Elizabeth I coin on the database is LANCUM-1E58F5. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-1D0BD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), dating to c.AD 1575. Third coinage. Eglantine initial mark, mint of London. North (1991) Volume 2, p 137 no 2017 Diameter: 16.2 mm Weight: 0.81 g
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: IOW-5EAA97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead alloy cut token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. 1574 (North 1991:140, ref: 2063). Obverse: No legend; Double-headed eagle within a beaded border. Reverse: B[EATI REGIN]A; Crowned rose all within a beaded border. Diameter: 20.3mm; width: 9.8mm. Weight: 1.30g. DA=12:11. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters. Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as type 2063 by North (1991 Vol II, p. 140). For a mor…
Created on: Friday 28th June 2019
Last updated: Saturday 29th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0B3737
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead-alloy medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle with wings outstretched, no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned Tudor rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' (N reverse barred) around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1…
Created on: Monday 24th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-AF2C0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and patinated Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy token, dating AD 1575-1600. North 1991, pg140, No. 2062. Measurements: Diameter: 20.51mmThickness: 1.1mm, Weight: 3.21g, Discussion: According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1991, 140). Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as no. 2062 by North (1991, 140).
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd June 2022
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Record ID: LON-5A5D2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval contempary lead-alloy copy of a silver threepence of Elizabeth I dating to 1562. (North 1975 no. 2033-2036). Obverse: Crowned bust left with rose behind Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend, date 1562 above shield. Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV (have made God my helper) Dimensions: diameter: 20mm; weight:2.27g. Another lead-alloy Elizabeth I coin on the database is LANCUM-1E58F5 which looks to be from the same mould. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English H…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th March 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-17B6D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and battered contemporary copy of a shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), made of a lead/ tin alloy. The obverse is illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: KENT-A2CC1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy token, dating AD 1575-1600, known as a 'Lyon counter'. The obverse depicts the standard lyon token obverse of a rampant lion within a circular banner, surmounted by a crown. Within the banner is the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, though the QUI is obscured by the crown. A foliate design borders the central image with pellets running around the edge.This phrase is an Anglo-Norman maxim which rather means, "Shame on whomsoever would think badly of it".A foliate design borders the central image with pellets running around the ed…
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2016
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Record ID: SUR-F3E1BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy biface token. North 2063. Side 1: Crown over a rose BEATI REGINA Side 2: A double headed eagle
Created on: Saturday 13th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2016
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Record ID: KENT-4BAE62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pewter post-medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. Detail is fairly sharp although somewhat obscured by poor production, object is a very dark brown/black colour. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EAFF97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded post medieval lead alloy token issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I r.1558 - 1603, likely minted c. 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and with a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. Detail is fairly sharp although somewhat obscured by poor production, object is a very dark brown/black colour and has some abrasion around the circ…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CC57F9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead-alloy post-medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. The token is a grey off-white. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or count…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-72A452
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy 'Lyon counter' token, dating AD 1575-1600. North 1991, pg140, No.2062.The circumferential edge from 12-4 o'clock on the obverse has been damaged with irregular breaks and the lower part of the token as been broken away. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1991, 140). Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as no. 2062 by North (1991, 140).
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5A5EFD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pewter, Token of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), possibly dating to the period AD 1574 - AD 1600. Reverse shows a crowned shield, with possible lion rampant, flanked by a pillar topped with a trefoil design on either side of the shield, there is possibly floral spray around the outside of the decoration but this is unclear. The Obverse is difficult to make out due to wear. The legends are illegible. Possible 'Lyon' Series. Possibly North vol 2, p 140, no 2064. Diameter: 19.3 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 2.0 g Other examples of this type of token have been recorded…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: SUR-978B3A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token issued during the reign of Elizabeth I. North 2062.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-68EE72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead biface token from the reign of Elizabeth I. North 2062.. Side 1: An heraldic rose [GOD SAVE THE QVENE] ER Side 2: A two headed eagle
Created on: Sunday 22nd June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-FDB173
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast double faced lead token with a two headed eagle on one side and a tudor rose on the other. This was a widely used late Elizabethen type that circulated as unofficial currency. Some have the inscription 'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN' on the reverse by that is not visible here. The token has broken in half and is 20.7mm in diameter, 13.5mm wide and 1.1mm thick, it weighs 1.87 grams.
Created on: Thursday 4th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Duncton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D80520
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy medallion or medal of probable late post medieval date or early modern date (post 1558 - 1850). The medallion is circular in plan with a raised outer border. The medal has been slightly twisted and distorted and the detail decoration on the front face has been removed through a combination of corrosion and abrasion. The reverse is relatively flat and plain although decorative detail may have been lost. A small oval hole has been pierced in the upper section of the medal (2.2mm x 1.8mm) presumably to either suspend or fix to another object. The hole is not original and …
Created on: Thursday 21st August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-33D780
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy crowned rose counter of the late Elizabethan period. The edge has a series of small nicks between which the edge curves out.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-6FB7E2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pewter token issued under Elizabeth I.
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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