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Record ID: SOM-88CFC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
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A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing probably issued by John Grenway in Crewkerne, Williamson Somerset 109, dating between 1648 and 1672. Ref: Williamson (1891, 978).
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NMS-27889B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
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Copper alloy farthing trade token of King's Lynn Corporation, die axis 12 o'clock, Williamson 63, 1668
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0B3737
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
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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
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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: WILT-FF0D01
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
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A post medieval copper alloy farthing token dating to c AD 1655-1670. IN THOMAS PARISH obverse with I.D.P. in the centre. CHEESE CROSE SARVM reverse with The Grocers' Arms in the centre. Williamson, G.C., 1967, Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century, Volume III, B.A. Seaby Ltd, London, p 1246, no 210.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: SUR-C2E486
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
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A pierced lead token of Elizabeth I, 1588-1603. North 2062. Side 1: A two headed eagle Side 2: A crowned Rose ER/GOD SAVE THE QVENE
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-A2CC1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
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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-2D9D4F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
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A biface Post Medieval lead token of Elizabeth I. Side 1: A double headed eagle Side 2: A crowned rose ER at the sides [GOD SAVE THE QVENE] North 2062
Created on: Saturday 5th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-4BAE62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
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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
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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.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC57F9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
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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 Find 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
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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: NMGW-53F7D6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy coin Charles I (1625-49) licensed farthing token 'Rose' type (1632-1643) Corroded and has lost brass insert
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
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Record ID: SUR-978B3A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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 Find 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: WILT-D5EC52
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval farthing traders' token issued by John Tomes of Highworth of 1652. OF HI'WORTH reverse type depicting a shield with the grocers' arms. Williamson, Wiltshire 95; Norweb 5480.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUR-DFE8C1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead token of Elizabeth I. North 2063
Created on: Sunday 4th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: BERK-7E3C85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper alloy seventeeth century trade token of the Mayor of Oxford dated 1652. The small 'R' on the reverse related to the engraver, Rawlins. Dickinson (1986) No. 111.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-8CCE92
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade token halfpenny dating to 1667. The object is in fair condition, is 17mm in diameter and weighs 0.81g.
Created on: Sunday 3rd April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
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