Record ID: PUBLIC-B47713
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by Isaac Mardock, an oilman of Southwark in Surrey, dated 1666 on the token. (Williamson Southwark 412). Obverse: an oil storage container surrounded by initials triad M / I I. Inscription: [IS]AAC•MARDOCK•OYLEMAN•  Reverse: HIS/HALFE/PENNY in three lines. Inscription: IN•SUFFOLK•STREET•1666 Diameter 19.2mm, thickness 0.4mm, weight 0.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6F4868
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded 17th century copper-alloy octagonal token halfpenny issued by Richard Whittingham of the Flying Horse Inn at Wye in Kent, dated 1667 on the token. Obverse: an inscription in five lines of;  RICHARD / WHITTING / HAM • IN / WYE / 1667  Reverse: a depiction of a winged horse left, with an inscription below in two lines of; HIS 1/2 / PENY Diameter 19.5mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A1E9EE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by George Burford of Sandwich in Kent dated 1666 on the token. Obverse: shield bearing the grocers' arms - GE[ORGE] BVRFORD. Reverse: HIS / HALFE / PENNY in three lines - [IN SAND]WICH 1666. Diameter 19.6mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 1.6g. Williamson (1889) p.382, no.492.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3399CE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by Robert Dutton of Erith in Kent, dated 1667 on the token. Williamson (1889) p.364, Kent no.253. Obverse: initials triad D / R M in a field of pansies with an inscription of; R[O]BER[T]  DVTT[ON] 1667. Reverse: HIS / HALFE / PENNY in three lines and an inscription of; OF ERIT[H] IN KE[NT]. Diameter 19.5mm, thickness 1.1mm and weight 2.1g. See Williamson (1889) p.364, Kent no.253.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5B5486
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by John Sell of the Hen and Chicken public House at Hammonds Quay, Thames Street, London dated 1659 on the token. Williamson (1889) p.624, London no.1311. Obverse: a hen and chicks, with the inscription; AT•THE•HEN•AND•CHICKIN  Reverse: initials triad S.I.R. / IOHN / SELL in three lines, with the inscription; AT•HAMONS KEY•1659. Diameter 18.9mm, thickness 0.9mm and weight 1.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A14ED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by Thomas Sandum of Sandwich in Kent dated [1667]. Obverse:  [H]IS / [HA]LF / PENY divided by a crossed spade and hoe, with an inscription of: THOMAS SA[NDVM]. Reverse: a tree dividing the initials T / S, with an inscription of: [IN] SANDWICH [1667]. Williamson (1889) p.383, Kent no.507. Diameter 20.6mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 0.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Deal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-05ECF7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy trade token dating to 1667. The obverse features the grocers arms at the centre with the surrounding legend THOMAS FOORDE. The reverse has the lettering HIS HALF PENY at the centre with five pellets below. The legend reads  + IN LENHAM.1667. The object has a dark brown patina with patches of light brown. Dimensions: diameter: 19.60mm, thickness: 0.82mm, weight: 1.70 Williamson (1889), page. 373 no: 372 notes an identical token of the same date but a different spelling issued by Thomas FORDE. Also see Dickenson (1986)…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-2B6EB2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn octagonal post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token of Jeremiah Masterson, inn keeper at the Chequers inn, Canterbury dating to 1650-1674. As Williamson Kent No.66. Obverse: A chequerboard. +IEREMIAH.MASTERSON.AT. Flower stops. Reverse: IN CANTER/BERRY./HIS HALF/PENNY./ I * M. Flower Stops Measurements: 19.79mm in diameter and 1.79g in weight Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange. The Chequers or Checkers Inn …
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-67D4CA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 17th century token halfpenny issued by George Allen of Faversham in Kent, dated 1666 on the token. BW. Kent no. 263. Obverse: a stylised horseshoe with the legend GEORGE ALLEN 1666. Reverse: inscription HIS / HALF / PENY in three lines with legend IN FEAVERSHAM. (Pansy wordstops throughout)
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-13F21C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead-alloy unifaced token of the post-Medieval to Early Modern period, dating to AD1500 - AD 1900. Description: The token is roughly circular and quite thick. The token is uniface (with decoration on one side). The decoration consists of raised hatched lines roughly forming a grid on one side, forming rectangular cells with points at the bottom. This is likely intended to represent a portcullis. The token is a an off-white colour with some mottled off brown patches. Measurements: 10.54mm in diameter, 3.13mm thick and 1.6g in weight. Discussion: Lead tokens had a …
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-557348
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 17th century token halfpenny issued by Thomas Burden of Canterbury in Kent dated 1667 and pierced in the centre. Obverse: a vase of flowers with the legend : THOMAS BVRDEN OF Reverse: HIS / HALFE / PENNY / TBV in four lines with the legend : CANTERBVRY 1667 B Williamson (1889) Kent no 46.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9CCF08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by James Cheever of Canterbury in Kent dated 1663. (Williamson Kent no 50)
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A294A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper-alloy post-medieval halfpeny trade token of Edward Frayr, dating to c.1667. Williamson No. Kent 58. Obverse: The Tallowchandlers' Arms. Legend: '+EDWARD.FRAY.IN', intial mark of a star or mullet. Reverse: 'HIS/HALF/PENY' over marriage initials 'E.S.F' in the field. Legend: '+CANTERBVRY.1667' intial mark of a star or mullet Meeasurements: Diameter: 18.38mm and Weight: 1.33g Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange.
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-050F19
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade token halfpenny dating 1648-1660, issued by Thomas Brett of Snave, Romney Marsh, Kent. Williamson Kent 529. Obverse: THOM . BRETT . OF . SVEAFE = A large Fleur De lis Reverse: IN . RVMNEY . MARSH = Small Fleur de lis above initials T.B All stops are Lozenge Dimensions: diameter: 15.2mm in diameter and weight: g. Thomas Brett of Snave is listed as a Bailiff in Romney Marsh in 1639 (Wiston Mss 1520, 1521). His grave monument at St Augustine Church, Snave lists his year of death is 1674.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0FD9D2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded 17th century copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Joseth Doe, a candlemaker of Sandwich in Kent dating to c.1648-73. Williamson Kent No 497. Obverse description: [H]IS / [H]ALF / PENY in three lines Obverse inscription: [+JOS]EPTH DOE Reverse description: A person making candles Reverse inscription: [+OF SAN]DWICH
Created on: Sunday 15th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9B8A82
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy 17th century traders token halfpenny of James Mead of Tenterden in Kent dated 1667. Williamson (1967, 386) Kent no.551 Description: Obverse: An Angel. Legend: '+lAMES.M[EA]D.1667.' Reverse: 'HIS/HALF/PENY' in three lines. Legend: '+IN.TENTARDEN' Initial marks as Mullets, stops. Measurements: 19.35mm Diameter and weight 1.88g. Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange.
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-DA585F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An octagonal post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny token of Jeremiah Masterson, inn keeper at the Chequers inn, Canterbury and dating to 1650-1674. Obverse: chequers, IEREMIAH MASTERSON AT. Reverse: IN CANTER / BER(RY) / HIS HALF / PENNY * / I * M. As Williamson Kent 66.
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 25th September 2020
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Record ID: KENT-7E0505
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and lightly abraded lead unifaced token of the Post-Medieval period, dating to AD1500 - AD 1850. Description: The token is uniface and roughly circular. The upper surface has a six petalled flower depicted with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals with a central circular pellet. The underside is plain and uneven. The token is a pale grey colour. Measurements: 24.52mm in diameter, 3.43mm thick and 12.28g in weight. Discussion: Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have be…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
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Record ID: KENT-73B99E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy traders token halfpenny of John Barnes at Long Acre, London dated on the token to 1664. Williamson (1967 663) London No. 781. Description: Obverse: a grape vine. Legend: '[+lOHN.[BAR]NES.AT[.THE].' Reverse: Legend continuation in three lines, 'WINE/COOPER/HIS 1/2'. Legend: '[+]VINE.IN.LONG.[A]K[ER.1664]' Initial marks as Mullets, rosette stops. Measurements: 19.47mm in diameter, 0.99mm thick and 1.58g in weight Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued …
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FD90DA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded 17th century copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Henry Furnice of Sandwich in Kent, dating to c.1648 - until his death in 1672. (Williamson 1887, Kent no. 499)
Created on: Sunday 22nd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.