Record ID: SUSS-6AE9C2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead circular uniface token, c. 1250-1800 AD. Powell Type 14. The token has been cast with a raised design of a equal arm cross with a pellet in each quarter on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The token measures 17.55 mm in diameter, 2.48 mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date. Until recently cross and pellet designs were thought to be contemporary with the similar Medieval coin designs; ho…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-68D214
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is circular in shape. The obverse depicts a seated figure on horseback, riding left, with a creature beneath, within a border. This probably represents St George fighting the dragon. The reverse is plain apart from a vertical ridge. A small circular perforation is present at 12 o'clock on the obverse. It has an internal diameter of 2.4 mm. The token has a diameter of 28.8 mm and is 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 8.5 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
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Record ID: SUR-68B6D2
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast lead alloy ring of uncertain purpose and probably of post medieval date. The small ring has raised rounded rims. The encircling band comprises low raised decoration of repeating lozenges. Two casting seams are visible on opposing sides.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-685922
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1800. The token is bi-faced and is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section. The decoration consists of the initial R on one face and B on the other. This token is of Powell's Type 2. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The token is 17.6mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.7g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have been used for various…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6841E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of post-medieval date. The token is bi-faced and is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section. The decoration consists of three lines of text on one face reading: [-----]//1780//[--]10. A crowned shield is present on the opposite face though is extremely worn. The token is pierced. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The token is 24.3mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 8.1g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related t…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-682FA7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1800. The token is bi-faced and is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section. The decoration consists of the initials J:R on one face and a six spoke wheel on the other. This token is of Powell's Type 2. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The token is 20.3mm in diameter, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.9g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have be…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Record ID: HESH-66F547
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy unifcaed token with poorly preserved design consisting of a central pellet and 6 radiating spokes. It is likely to be of post medieval date.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staunton on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-662415
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, about 1200 - 1600. It is biconvex and both faces are decorated. One face has closely spaced, curving radial lines; the other has four equidistantly spaced symbols consisting of a star of five points, an openwork tudor rose of five petals and two crescents, one with a central, large pellet. There is a much fainter symbol between the rose and one of the crescents, a small triangle containing three small pellets.The whorl has a light cream patina. Itis 29mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick. It weighs 42.42gm.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-6589F2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval to Post Medieval token or possibly a crude gaming piece. It probably dates from about 1200 - 1800. The token is oval and both faces are convex and there is a lump near the edge on the reverse meaning it cannot lie flat. It is also thicker than most tokens. One face is decorated with six ribs radiating from the centre forming a star and dividing the face into six segments. This design can be classifed as Powell Type 3. Compare SUSS-B5F877. The thickness and off centre design could suggest that the object is mis-cast, or is two mis-cast tokens squashed together. Th…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-654292
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pot mend of medieval date. The pot mend is comprised of two large sub-circular discs joined by a thick central shank and was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. The gap between the two plates contains a fragment of ceramic vessel wall with an orange coloured fabric suggesting a medieval date for the object. The pot mend is 22.9mm long, 15.3mm wide, 9.7mm thick and weighs 15.9g.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-6538F6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible token or gaming piece of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The object is an irregular sub-circular disc with a crude cross scratched on each face. It has a well developed white patina. Compare SUR-07D125 number 6.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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