Record ID: BH-56D7F8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy coin weight for a James I Thistle-crown. This (gold) coin was produced during the Second coinage period of 1604-1619 AD and had a value of 4 Shillings (plus four and a half pence?). The weight is sub-square in plan. It measures 11.8mm long, 11.3mm wide and 1.7mm thick. It weighs 1.53g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-08DF96
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged and corroded copper-alloy Trade token of late 17th century date. No parallel could be found for this token, but the use of the word "street" in the title suggests that it originated in London. It measures 16.4mm in diameter, 0.4mm thick and weighs 0.65g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0CF1F4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy token Farthing of uncertain origin. Measures 14.8mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.67g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0CCC71
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy token Farthing of John Paulin of the Grocer's Arms, Bedford; dated 1654; Williamson no. 18 (1967; pp. 6). Measures 14.8mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.71g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-910492
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered unfinished or trial lead token, dating to the 17th century, between AD 1600 - 1700 (33.5mm x 23.5mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 15.82g). It should be noted that there is a considerable amount of lead remaining around the outside area where the sides of the token has been struck. Additionally, the diameter of each side of the token differs, which may indicate a trial piece. The diameter of the five-foil side is 23mm, while the diameter of the lion side is only 16mm. The token is in a slightly worn but good condition. Ref: Mitchiner, M & Skinner, A, 1985,…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-DF7C22
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy jetton of c.1590. Retrospective medallic-jetton struck at Nuremburg in commemoration of Henry IV's victory at Arques in 1589. In good condition with a dark greenish brown patina. Measures 26.8mm diameter by 0.9mm thick. Weight = 3.27g. This type of jetton is common in England.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.