Record ID: PUBLIC-1C01E5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Cast double faced circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capital RH the R is in retrograde so should have read HR it also has a zig-zag pattern around the border. The reverse has a raised design consisting of a halved geometric design. The token is 3.15 mm in diameter, 3.15 mm thick and weighs 9.1 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Sunday 25th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rolvenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1BC5EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval complete cast lead alloy circular token. Powell Type 2. The obverse of the token has the letters HL and SS stamped into it the reverse is blank. It measures 28.86 mm in diameter, 2.26 mm thick and weighs 11.2 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore difficult to date precisely but those with initials are thought to be Post Medieval in date, c. 1550-1800 AD. The style of the font suggests that this token is from the latter half of this period, perhaps dating to the early Modern period.
Created on: Sunday 25th May 2014
Last updated: Saturday 31st May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rolvenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1B33A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Cast unifaced circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals IA. The reverse is blank. The token is 23.49 mm in diameter, 1.97 mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Sunday 25th May 2014
Last updated: Saturday 6th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rolvenden', grid reference and parish protected.