Record ID: WILT-A0F87D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval token of the Boy Bishop type, dating to the period AD 1480-15300. The obverse depicts a mitre surrounded by a crude legend. There is a shield on the reverse, divided into quarters and with a letter in each quadrant, surrounded by a crude legend. It probably imitated a penny of Henry VII c.f. Fletcher's Leaden Tokens and Tallies, p29. During medieval winter solstices it became a Christian tradition for each town to elect a Boy Bishop who was paraded around in processions during which lead tokens were handed out to the cro…
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: WILT-A8661A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy post-medieval token, probably dating to between 16th and 17th century AD. The token has been heavily crushed and folded on itself so that one of the faces is almost completely coverd by the other except for its upper edge, showing a series of letters, probably part of a legend. The only visible face has a central design surrounded by the inscription. Although it is not clear whether the token has been deliberately bent, folded coins and tokens are often interpreted as prayers and offerings. The token measures 16.08mm in length, 19.59mm in width, 2.02mm thick and 3.64g.…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-D7A1FC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy penny-sized Boy Bishop token dating to c AD 1470-1539. SAnTVS nichoLAVS reverse depicting a mitre within a circle surrounded by the legend. AVE REX GENTIS reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quadrant and surrounded by the legend. The token is bent (although it is not clear whether this is deliberate) and folded coins and tokens are often interpreted as prayers and offerings.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Saturday 2nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingfield', grid reference and parish protected.