Record ID: IOW-471AF4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/3. The token has a raised initial letter: H on one side and a spoked wheel (sements) on the other side. This token is grey. Diameter: 22.7mm. Weight: 5.00g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penn…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-426612
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy fragment of a probable post-medieval child's toy or shy. Description: The fragment is flat with a design, in relief, integrally-cast into one face. The design depicts a brick or stone wall with a raised ledge across the top and a rectangular, cross-hatched section across the full height of the wall which may represent a gate or door. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. Measurements: Width 31.93mm: Height 22.60mm: Thickness 1.72mm: Weight 4.44g Discussion: This may be a fragment from a child's toy or shy. The suggested date for these type of objects is…
Created on: Sunday 3rd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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