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
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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
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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
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2FFDEC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token of Powell type 3 dating c. 1250-1800.  The token has a raised design of eight lines radiating from a central point creating triangular segements. The reverse is blank. It is 15.49 mm in diameter, 2.30 mm thick and weighs 3.5 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely and this example could date from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c.1250-1800 AD.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-63E6DB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token dating c. AD 1500-1800.  The token has been cast with a raised design of a equal arm cross with a pellet in each quarter on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The token measures 15.26 mm in diameter, 2.41 mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams. 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. Most are likely of post medieval date. …
Created on: Sunday 28th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2684AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 3 (segments), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 20.46 mm. The obverse has a eight raised lines radiating in a cartwheel design. The reverse is blank and slightly convex. The token is a silvery grey in colour across both surfaces. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.46 mm; Thickness: 4.78 mm and Weight: 13.67 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult, especially when the designs are basic like cartwheels.&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-29BAD3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A later medieval or early post medieval uniface lead alloy token, 21mm in diameter. One side has a crudely executed shield with a cross  surrounded by a border of clockwise oblique rays. There is a small pierced hole near the centre. Possibly an imitation of a 15th century London "cross and pellet" type (e.g. LON-CE26F9).
Created on: Monday 1st January 2024
Last updated: Monday 1st January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-79D74D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. 1500-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals FK. The reverse is blank.  The token is 19.88 mm in diameter, 1.98 mm thick and weighs 4.7 grams. 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 with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period. The Powell classificati…
Created on: Sunday 5th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-3113F8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead alloy token, c.AD 1200-1700. This is a plain token, with no decoration or initials on either side. This could have been used as a gaming piece or trade token.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3113D1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead alloy token, c.AD 1200-1700. This is a plain token in a tear drop shape, with no decoration or initials on either side. This could have been used as a gaming piece or trade token.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3113AB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval-Post Medieval lead alloy token, c.AD 1400-1600. A cast lead alloy disc with the initials IP on one face. The faces are slightly damaged and have a creamy-white patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-31125C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead alloy token, c.AD 1200-1700. This is a plain token, with no decoration or initials on either side. This could have been used as a gaming piece or trade token.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-648C5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. 1500-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals SW . The reverse is blank.  The token is 19.43 mm in diameter, 1.99 mm thick and weighs 4.8 grams. 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 with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period. The Powell classification syste…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A0CA95
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. 1500-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals JA . The reverse is blank.  The token is 18.69 mm in diameter, 2.10 mm thick and weighs 4.0 grams. 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 with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period. The Powell classification syste…
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A0AC0E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token of Powell type 3. The token has a raised design of eight lines radiating from a central point. The other side is blank. It is 18.12 mm in diameter, 1.74 mm thick and weighs 3.5 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely and this example could date from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c.1250-1800 AD.
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A08D68
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead circular unifaced token (1250-1800 AD). The token has been cast with a raised design of a equal arm cross with a pellet in each quarter and a hole at it's center on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The token measures 21.96 mm in diameter, 3.35 mm thick and weighs 8.6 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD). Until recently cross and pellet designs were thought…
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A0747B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token (1250-1800 AD). The token a raised design of an equal armed cross on the obverse with a pellet at its center and a flat, undecorated reverse. It measures 22.05 mm in diameter, 1.79 mm thick and weighs 5.3 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD).
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9E37D4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. 1500-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals JS with a pellet in between . The reverse is blank.  The token is 17.72 mm in diameter, 2.54 mm thick and weighs 4.4 grams. 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 with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period. The Po…
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F6E9E9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Post Medieval to modern lead circular uniface token dating c. AD 1750-1850. The obverse of the token has the capital letter S with serifs stamped into it. The reverse is blank. The edge of the flan is missing to an uneven break.  Measurements: 10.46 mm in diameter, 1.01 mm thick and weighs 0.6 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely but those with initials are thought to be Post Medieval (1550-1850 AD). Due to the style of lettering th…
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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