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Record ID: LVPL278
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
New Zealand token. Obverse: Maori bust facing front left, spear in right hand, shield in left, "Advance New Zealand" around edge. Reverse: "Milner & Thompson's Canterbury Music Depot + Pianoforte Warehouse, Christchurch 1881" around central design.
Created on: Friday 28th August 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: LVPL2190
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Liverpool shop token/check, octagonal.
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-AD3E32
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy token of medieval or post-medieval date. It is a circular, flat token which has the letter W on one side, surmounted by three pellets with a semi-circle beneath which terminates in pellets. The other side is undecorated.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Burscough', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-328D63
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy token dating from the medieval or post-medieval, possibly the 15th-17th century AD. It is a circular uniface lead token with a plain reverse and a possibly inscribed obverse. The obverse is divided by a long cross into four quarters and there is a symbol or letter in each quarter. Depending on whether the X can be read as the letter X or the initial cross (+), two variants can be suggested: WPAX or +WPA.
Prof. Elisabeth Okasha suggests that there are two likely possibilities. Either it reads PX (for PAX 'Peace') and AW (for alpha and omega), or it reads PAX and the …
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Wrightington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-2E3557
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast-copper alloy Coventry half penny token. Late 18th century. Reverse inscription 'PRO BONO PUBLICO' with an image of Lady Godiva, date worn away normally date inscripted 1792. Obverse is unusual instead of the normal elephant with tower on his back the penny depicts just a lone standing tower, little off center. Inscription on obverse reads 'COVENTRY HALF PENNY'
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-E138C6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast lead token with plain reverse and decorated obverse. The decoration consists of lines and dots, but they are not making up a recognisable pattern. The token is unusually small.
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-26EB54
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy token of the most common type with plain reverse and six-petalled flower on obverse.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-07DD85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
19th century ferry token made from cast cu-alloy, complete except for the small suspension loop at the top which is missing.
The finder wrote to Liverpool Record Office and P Keogh got back to him offering the following additional information: "T.B. Maund and Martin Jenkins discuss ferry tickets in appendix 5 of volume 2 “Mersey Ferries”. They state that season tickets were referred to as “contracts” and were used by “middle Class” customers rather than working people. Contracts were available for 3, 6, and 12 months. This table is from 1st April 1869: Seacombe: £0.12.…
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-3B11C7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy provincial token coin of the late 18th century. Lancaster halfpenny token probably dating from 1791 or 1792. Obverse reads 'JOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER' with the duke's head facing left. The reverse shows the arms of Lancaster reading 'LANCASTER HALFPENNY' with the date below. The edge of the token is inscribed 'PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS. WORSWICK & SONS.x.'
Created on: Friday 20th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-8D0651
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy love token, made from a 1885 penny of Victoria. The Obverse has been polished, edges serrated, and engraved with a heart containing the name MARY FLORENCE DANDY. The reverse has been damaged but Britannia and her shield can still be seen, along with the date 1885. Diameter: 30mm.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'BURNLEY', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-8C9F96
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy token. On the obverse, a central shield can be seen and a legend runs around the edge. Only a few letters can be discerned. The reverse side is heavily corroded. The lettering suggest a fairly recent date, c. AD 1750-1850. Diameter: 22mm.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Pendle Hall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-C853E7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token of probable post-medieval date. Both surfaces have suffered heavily from corrosion, any central designs have been lost. Traces of legends within borders are visible around the edges of both sides. They are, however, largely illegible. Diameter: 31mm, thickness: 2mm, weight: 14g.
Created on: Friday 25th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'BLACKPOOL', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-74D512
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy token, probably dating from the post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. AD1500-1800. The token is complete. It is circular in shape with moulded decoration on the obverse and reverse. The obverse is decorated with a flower or star(?)-shaped pattern whilst there is a moulded cross on the reverse. These lead-alloy tokens are normally home-made and frequent finds in fields (pasture and ploughed land). They are usually found out of context, and most of them have no inscription or other lettering on which makes dating them very difficult. Generally, they are given a b…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-751260
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy token, probably dating from the post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. AD1500-1800. The token is complete. It is circular in shape with moulded decoration on the obverse and reverse. The obverse is decorated with a flower or star(?)-shaped pattern whilst there is a moulded cross potent on the reverse. These lead-alloy tokens are normally home-made and frequent finds in fields (pasture and ploughed land). They are usually found out of context, and most of them have no inscription or other lettering on which makes dating them very difficult. Generally, they are gi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-35FED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by the Anglesey Mines (Parys Mining Company) in 1791 in Anglesey.
Obverse: Hooded druid's head, surrounded by an oak wreath.
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse: Cypher of the Parys Mining Company.
Reverse inscription: ANGLESEY MINES HALF PENNY 1791
Diameter: 29.00mm
Thickness: 2.53mm
Weight: 12.7 grams.
The Anglesey half pennies or 'Druids' were the first copper token coinage to be issued by a company to facilitate the payment of the miners, thereby overcoming the dearth of small change experienced throug…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AF2003
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uni face token dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The object is decorated with a raised cross and a pellet within each angle. It is pitted and worn
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AF4E04
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uni face token dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. It is decorated with a raised star pattern and is uneven and worn.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AF65A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uni face token dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The object is decorated with a six-point star. The edges of the token have been nicked on one half.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AF70F5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uni-face lead token dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The object is decorated with a six-petaled flower containing a pellet in the centre. There is a pellet between each petal.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-AFA3A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead token dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan. It is decorated on one face with a worn daisy pattern. Between each petal is a pellet. One side of the object has been damaged. The object is in poor condition.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
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