Record ID: LANCUM-F02C07
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or weight. One side is heavily decorated with perhaps curved shapes, the other has a circle maybe with a number in it. The amount of wear makes it difficult to discern the pattern. It varies in thickness. It is probably post medieval in date. Dimensions: It is 33mm diameter and 7mm thick, it weighs 47.13g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFB7A0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or gaming piece. On one side it has the design of a six petalled flower with a central raised dot, on the other side is a cross hatch design formed of perpendicular straight lines. It is not complete, some loss od material has occured in two parts Dimensions: 18mm diameter and 1mm thick, it weighs 2.79g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4DDE72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy 'Pineapple Penny' token of Barbados. On the obverse there is an African's head facing left and wearing a crown with Prince of Wales plumes. On the reverse is a drop shaped pineapple. These 'pennies' were not official currency, but said to be an anti-slavery campaign token commissioned by Sir Philip Gibbes (1731 - 1815). Olaudah Equiano (c1745 - 1797), a freedman, writer, and abolitionist, regarded Gibbes as "the most worthy and humane gentleman" (Gautier, G Slavery and the Fashioning of Race in Oroonoko, Robin…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Whalley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C8E2BC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn copper alloy farming tokens. One shows a horse (or possibly a deer) standing, facing left, the obverse is too degraded to interpret. This is 15mm diameter. The second is slightly smaller at 13mm diameter.It shows either a set of loaded scales or a cross with heads below, depending on which way up it is held. The obverse may show a robed figure, although again it is degraded. This possible religious imagery may suggest that it is a church token or souvenir, rather than trade one. Tokens were popular methods of payment in the 17th to 19th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Up Holland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9BA44D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy token. On one face is a ring of chain like decoration which forms a dividing line round the token. Outside this is lettering which runs around the entire circumference, this is largely indistinguishable. Inside the circle is written THEIR PENNY 1672, with decorative, simple flowers underneath. On the other side is the same chain-like division again with lettering around the circumference. In the centre is a wide plain circular image, with another circle in the centre, across this is a broad line. What this represents is not easy to see.
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE846E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a eight armed star. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 2.04g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CD7FCD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, silver token. It is overprinted and this obscures a lot of the detail. Apparent is the word PORT, and the letters M, M, F, cut by a larger curve or letter C. Although it is probably silver, it is not possible to determine its age and it is unlikely to be over 300 years old and therefore it does not qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Dimensions: 15mm long and 15mm wide, weighs 1.24g
Created on: Friday 4th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne with Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EB5E5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is semi-circular in plan, having been broken. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre; however, it is likely there would have been six prior to the break. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.0mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.59g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, t…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-EB2A7B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is sub-circular in plan and slightly distorted. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a grey patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.9mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 3.01g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-57F7C8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (AD c.1300-c.1700). The obverse is decorated with raised cross-hatched lines (Powell Type 7). The reverse is undecorated. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.0mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 3.69g
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2CBAC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead uniface token dating to the medieval to post-medieval period (c.1350-1850). The obverse has a cross pattern, with each arm made of three raised ridges. At the centre of the cross is a pellet. Each quadrant has two V-shaped ridges. The reverse is undecorated, and the object has developed a grey patina. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely. Those with cross pellet designs have previously been dated to the Medieval period as they are thought to imitate Medieval pennies. However according to Kerridge an…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DD5CB1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy anti-slavery 'halfpenny'. These were modelled on the ceramic tokens produced by Josiah Wedgewood as part of the abolitionist movement in the late 18th century. One face depicts a pair of clasped hands and the other a kneeling man, with chained hands raised in a plea. Although the first face is too worn to decipher fully it is likely to have the following legends around the circumference - First face - MAY SLAVERY AND OPPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Second face - AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER? Wedgewood produced his medallion from 1787 and the sl…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3876CD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a four petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals and a pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 12.8mm; thickness 1.3mm; weight 1.46g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date pr…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1FB73E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a four-legged animal with a snout and long ear, possibly a horse or a donkey. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 15.8mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 3.78g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carry…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB011E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy colliery workers token from the Towneley Colliery. The token is triangular in plan with a suspension perforation at the apex. On the outer face there is an inscription within a border on the edge which reads; BROOKS & PICKUP BURNLEY 532 is overstamped on the front. This is the colliery workers number. Dates to between c1869 and c1923 AD, after which Brooks and Brooks took over the running of the colliery from Brooks and Pickup. Length 38mm, width 35mm, weight 10.43g.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-66572B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token probably dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The token is circular in shape and is decorated on one face only. The decorated face is divided into 8 equal segments by lines that radiate from the centre. The reverse is undecorated and the object has a dark cream patina Dimensions: Diameter:25.46mm; thickness 2.65mm; weight 12.07g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date p…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-C90E3A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin, probably a threepence of William III, counter struck in the early nineteenth century to create a ‘slap token’. Token probably dates to between 1804 and 1817 AD. The diameter is 17mm, and the weight 1.17g. There are multiple countermarks, including the initials and a sunburst motif. The sunburst is an unusual mark to find on a slap token.
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F07115
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead or lead alloy uniface token. The obverse consists of a raised central boss like pellet from which radiates six lentoid shaped hoops arranged in a symmetrical pattern forming a flower or daisy wheel. There are three raised pellets inside each 'petal' and a raised pellet in each of the spaces between the petals. The tips of the petals are connected my raised shallowly depressed arcs. In the space between the token's edge and above each of these arcs there are sets of three raised pellets. Some of these have been lost or damaged through wear. The reverse is plain and u…
Created on: Friday 2nd July 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93704C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead or lead alloy bifacial token. It is circular in plan. The overall decorative scheme is raised and possibly a debased imitation of a long cross coin. It has similarities with Powell types 3, 10, and 14. Obverse possibly depicts a debased portrait in a circular border and the reverse decoration resembles a cartwheel or the merged crosses of the Union flag in a circular border. Probably dates to between c1550 and c1800 AD. The diameter is 20mm, weight 6.5g. Similar examples, not necessarily bifacial, on the database include OXON-563164 and WMID-BDCCDD
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clayton Brook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EC993E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade token, or possibly a coin, of the United East India Company, probably a Manchester halfpenny token. It is quite corroded and much decorative detail has been lost. The obverse bears the bale mark of the United East India Company - V above, E to the right, I to the left, C below, all enclosed within a heart-shaped double lined border with a double lined saltire separating the letters and a 4 surmounting the heart. The rest of the obverse and the reverse are illegible, though some of the marks on the reverse are suggestive of a coat of arms or similar …
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Knott-End-On-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.