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Record ID: SF-57DB7D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn but complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating to exactly 1653, struck for Iohn (John) Capon of Framlingham, a grocer. As Williamson no. 125. Obverse description; a castle gatehouse Obverse legend; *IOHN . CAPON. GROCER Reverse description; initials I C E in triangle Reverse legend; *OF. FRAMLINGHAM 1653 Farthing trade tokens were first issued in 1648 as a response to the lack of small change, with halfpenny tokens being introduced later. They were suppressed in 1674 under Royal authority.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-574C02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Norwich Corporation, edges hammered up, perhaps to make a weight, Williamson 225, weight 2.93g, die axis 6 o'clock, 1667
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-5658B9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy token dating to the medieval period. The token is flat and semi-circular in plan. Its upper surface is decorated with a cross motif in relief with a pellet in relief in each of the fields created by the cross. The underside is plain. The token measures 25mm in diameter and 3mm in thickness. It weighs 3.84g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-54215B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy token. Milled penny or halfpenny of a private issuer under George III (1760-1820), dated 1794. The [?]reverse may suggest a connection with copper mining. Obverse description: Crane, stork or other long-legged and long-billed bird walking left over a curving object. Obverse inscription: [---]PEN[--]PAY A[--] Reverse description: Figure, draped, seated right on mound with column right. Date in exergue. Reverse inscription: [---]MINING AND COPPER[--] Diameter: 29.5mm, Weight: 10.73gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.