Record ID: SF-394104
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five lead alloy disc shaped tokens of Post-Medieval Date with a combined total weight of 28.68g. 1) Uniface token with uncertain letters (reverse letter R?), 24.30mm in diameter and 7.89g in weight 2) Biface token, one side with uncertain geometric decoration and possible lettering, the other with the letters []T? within an inner circle, 23.46mm in diameter and 4.91g in weight 3) Biface token with uncertain decorative motifs on both faces, possible lettering on one side, 23.22mm in diameter, 4.85g in weight 4) Biface token, one side with central pellet and net or web decor…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-600663
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead Boy Bishop token. It is in porr condition and bent up at right angles. The obverse is obscured, but most resembles Rigold VII Bury series. It measures 22.87mm in diameter and weighs 7.38g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9D32D6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy boy-bishop token dating from the late medieval period, i.e. c. AD1300-1600, commemorating the yearly election of a 'boy bishop' who would 'hold office' from Dec 6th to Dec 28th. The token is very similar to size and lay-out of silver groats of the 15th century. The obverse of the token depicts a bishop with mitre with a letter (illegible, possibly a Greek Omega) to the right and left of the bust. The inscription reads [SAN]CTE.NIMOLAE.[ORA.PRO.NOB]. The reverse shows a long cross dividing the legend, reading: AVE REX GNTIS ANGLORVM[ILE?] (Hail King of the English people) and…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.