Record ID: KENT-EA64B2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface token of Powell Type 3, dating to c.AD 1400-1800. Description: On the obverse, the token has five raised ribs radiating from the centre and in each of the ensuing segments is a pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a brown and grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 23.6 mm; Thickness: 2.9 mm and Weight: 7.55 g. Discussion: This token may be intending to represent a cartwheel, a design which Powell notes were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities. The dating of lead tokens is oft…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E16A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is circular and flat. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 1.9g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded at P…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D730C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edge-chipped Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils). Circular and flat, coin-like in form. One face has the initial letters S H (or H S) in one line with horizontal lines above and below. The reverse depicts a tankard and a lozenge shaped flower to the right and possibly a sword above. The surface displays a dull light grey colour. Diameter 14.6mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.2g. Identical tokens recorded on this database from the local area include: PUBLIC-40DB4C, PUBLIC-7DF242, PUBLIC-5BC928 and PUBLIC-8DC0CB.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D4339
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse depicts the initial letters H R in one line. The reverse is plain. Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D4BA24, SUSS-50488D and OXON-98F9AC.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CE2BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is discoidal in form. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.7g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45592C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead biface token of Powell type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Very worn, circular and flat. One face depicts the initials R G in one line. The reverse is uncertain, possibly a tankard. Diameter 12.9mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 1.7g. Similar examples on this database at: DOR-A9C73C and PUBLIC-6D6BD1.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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-B41C7A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 16 (initials / shields) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters W B in one line with a pellet above. The reverse depicts a shield bearing a perched bird right. Pelleted perimeters on both sides. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.7g. Identical examples on this database at: PUBLIC-5D393C, PUBLIC-719FF9 and PUBLIC-0087A9.
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-9ED4BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface possible farming token from a date range c.AD 1690-1850. The obverse depicts either the letter 't' or a small cross to the left of the letter 'H' and has a slightly raised edge visible on approximately half of its edge. It would be classed as a Powell Type 2.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9EAA11
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck or hammered copper alloy George III half guinea gaming token produced AD 1787-1799. The exact date at the point of the shield on the reverse is not clearly seen and visible is only the numbers 1 and 7. Bust on the obverse is facing right and much of the legend is obscured.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F0403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token from within a date range c.AD 1690-1850. It bears the letters 'R' and 'M' across the middle of the obverse. The reverse is blank. The classification of this is a Powell Type 2 and may be associated with farming.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-350E69
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 5 (initials / anchors) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. One face bears an initials triad of M / I E in two lines. The reverse depicts an anchor. The surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.9g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-30C3DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token (Powell type 2) dating c. AD 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with a capital I, the I having a cross bar. The reverse is blank. The token is 16.03mm in diameter, 1.47mm thick and weighs 2.1grams. 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. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with i…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-309C3B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast uniface circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial in capital T. The reverse is blank. The token is 14.72 mm in diameter, 3.03 mm thick and weighs 2.5 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: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-304C85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast bifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. AD 1550-1800.  The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals ET . The reverse has a raised relief openwork heart. The token is 17.09 mm in diameter, 1.77 mm thick and weighs 3.3 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.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-302300
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced circular lead alloy token with initial dating c. 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial W in capital. The reverse is blank. The token is 20.83 mm in diameter, 2.40 mm thick and weighs 5.8 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.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-098EF4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead uni-face token of Powell type 2 (initial letters) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat with the initial letters B / W M in two lines. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 17.7 mm, Thickness 1.8 mm, Weight 3.5 g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-76DD53, IOW-909C31 and PUBLIC-E121BB.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F1A4ED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface token of possibly Powell Type 20, dating to c.AD 1400-1800. Description: On the obverse, the token shows a number of motifs. At the suspected base of the design is a circle with a backwards 'P' inside. above this to the right is another 'P' and a character reminiscient of a backwards 'G'. To the upper right are two tally marks. The reverse is plain with a slight casting sprue. The token has a light grey patina with some yellow depressions. Measurements: Diameter: 23.66 mm; Thickness: 2.78 mm and Weight: 8.55 g. Discussion: Th…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-905BCB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A probably Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face, pierced token of Powell Type 4/14 (Fleurs / Crosses), probably dating to c.1500-1800. Circular and flat with a piercing at 7 o'clock to the obverse, that depicts a fleur-de-lis. The reverse depicts a straight cross, with the arms encircling, forming circles in each quarter. The surface displays a whitish grey colour. Diameter 18.2mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 3.9g. Broadly similar examples at: CAM-1FB82B, PUBLIC-C250C2 and SUR-BCB6DA.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.