Record ID: SUSS-EBA0FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver fourpence of Charles II (1660-1685) dating c AD 1670-1684. Milled coinage. Four interlinked C's with quartered emblems reverse with unclear date. London. Spink: 3384.  Diameter: 19.34mm and weight: 1.76g. 
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-CB3C0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver milled sixpence of William III (1694-1702) dated 1697. Third bust; small crowns. London mint. As Spink: no: 3542. Diameter: 21.42mm and weight: 2.84g. 
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-A08755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence 'love token' of William III (AD.1694-1702) dating to 1694-1702.  The coin has been slightly bent twice, into an elongated 'S' shaped profile; probably as a love token. Both obverse and reverse are heavily polished, leaving no detail on the reverse. On the obverse, some of the bust and partial legend remains. Measurements: diameter: 20.85mm,  thickness: 0.53mm, weight: 2.21g Other recorded examples of love tokens on the database include SUSS-10F4B2, DEV-0A5CF4, and SUSS-EC4…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-EC47CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Post Medieval sixpence 'love token' of William III (AD.1694-1702), first bust, dated 1697 on reverse. As Spink 3531. The coin has been  slightly bent twice, into elongated 'S' shaped profile; probably as a love token. Part of reverse is worn smooth, although most of the design on both sides is legible. Measurements: diameter 21.32mm, weight 2.67g. Other recorded examples of love tokens on the database include SUSS-10F4B2 and DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy such '…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-768FB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) bent into a 'love token' dated to 1696-1702. Mint unclear. Both sides are worn smooth with the bust outline surviving on the obverse. The flan has been bent into an S Shape. Measurements: diameter 18.15mm, weight 2.17g.  Other recorded examples of love tokens on the database include SUSS-10F4B2 and DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1B8DAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval copper alloy farthing of Charles II (AD 1660-1685), dated 1672 on coin. Minted in London. As Spink no: 3394.  Measurements: diameter 21.81mm, weight 4.91g.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1B5539
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny of William III (AD 1694-1702), dating to 1695-1701. Spink: no:3554-3556. Almost all details of the original coin have been worn away, but it is possible to see a faint outline of the bust on the obverse.  Measurements: diameter 27.69mm, weight 6.22g.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-BB4478
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD.1694-1702). Probably first bust dating c. 1695-1697. The coin has been deliberately worn smooth until illegible and slightly bent twice, into elongated 'S' shaped profile; probably as a love token. Measurements: diameter: 20.6mm; thickness: 0.8mm and weight: 2.24g. This was found within 5 metres of another lovetoken SUSS-BAB37D. Other recorded examples of love tokens on the database include SUSS-10F4B2 and DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Ke…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-BAB37D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD.1694-1702), bent into a love-token dated AD 1695-1702.  The coin has been deliberately worn smooth until illegible and bent twice, giving it an enlongated 'S' shaped profile.  Measurements: diameter: 19.9mm; thickness: 0.74mm and weight: 1.78g. This was found within 5 metres of another lovetoken:  SUSS-BB4478. Other similar recorded examples on the database include SUSS-10F4B2 and DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2BEC74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny of William III (1694-1703), first issue dated 1696. As Spink no: 3554 Obverse description: laureate and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS T[ERTI]VS. Reverse description: Britannia seated left, holding olive branch, with spear and shield. Reverse inscription: BRITAN NIA. Date in exergue 1696. Measurments: 28.10mm diameter, 27.7mm, 2.17mm thick; weight 10g. 
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1A5D9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post Medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702) countermarked for possible re-use as a 'slap token'. The obverse has been stamped / punched with the letters WC within a cartouche and H or possibly I. The reverse is worn and illegible. Dimensions: diameter: 25.24mm,  thickness: 0.87mm,  weight: 4.08g. Slap tokens were created by tradesmen and shopkeepers from extremely worn shillings and sixpences often from issues of William III, that had lost all trace of the obverse and reverse designs. They were countermarked, usual…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-95841A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval milled sixpence of William III (1694-1702), first bust issue, probably dating 1696-98. Mint of Chester.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3C4088
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfcrown of William III, (1694 - 1702), third bust, dating to AD 1697.  London mint.  Diameter: 33.53mm; thickness: 1.9mm and weight: 14.6g.  See Spink 2013, p362 No 3474. 
Created on: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-E51B81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn, copper alloy post-medieval halfpenny of William III (1694-1702) dating c. AD 1694-1702. See Spink (2013) no: 3554-3556. Measurements: diameter 28.61mm, thickness 2.33mm, weight 11.44g.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-10F4B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD.1694-1702), dated AD 1695-1702. The coin has been deliberately bent twice, perhaps for use as a love token or good luck charm. The coin is extremely worn and illegible. Measurements: diameter: 20.55mm; thickness: 0.68mm and weight: 1.70g. Other similar recorded examples on the database include DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reig…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-91B2B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval shilling of George II (1727-60), dated 1758 on reverse. As Spink 3704. The coin is pierced near the edge of the flan at 12 o'clock on the obverse. The circular aperture is slightly worn at the top probably from wear from suspension. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust left. GEORGIVS·II·DEI·GRATIA· Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown. 58·M·B·F·ET·// H·REX·F·D·B·// ET.L·D·S·R·I·//A·T·ET·E·17 Measurements: diameter: 25.13mm; thickness: 1.35mm and weight: 5.96g.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-91755B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702) dated 1696 on reverse. As Spink 3497. Obverse: lightly worn bust, facing right, wearing a laurel crown and draped cloth around the shoulders. Inscription: GVLIELMVS/III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: Four crowned shields placed in cruciform pattern, with an uncrowned lion shield in the centre. Inscription: 96 MAG/BR FRA/ET HIB/REX16
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-17A733
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III. (AD.1694-1702), dated AD 1695-1702. The coin has been slightly bent, perhaps for use as a love token or good luck charm. The coin is very worn and nearly illegible. As Spink (2005) 3520-3548. Measurements: diameter: 21.19mm; thickness: 0.67mm and weight: 2.22g. Other similar recorded examples on the database include DEV-0A5CF4 which notes that according to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BE86C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and cracked silver sixpence of King William III (1694-1702) dating c. AD 1695-1702. Obverse bust facing right. Possible letter C below bust for Chester mint. GVLELMVS III DEI.GRA [. ] Reverse Crowned cruciform shields, dated 16[ ]. See Spink: 3520-3548. The coin has a diameter of 20.95mm, is 0.81mm thick and weighs 2.7 gms.
Created on: Sunday 17th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-82AFF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of George I (1714-1727). Second issue (Spink 3662), dated 1720 on coin. Mint of London. Spink (2009, 374) It measures 22.73 mm in diameter, 1.61 mm in thickness, and weighs 4.1 g
Created on: Saturday 2nd April 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.