Record ID: PUBLIC-97C68C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token from a period 1690-1850. One side depicts the number 101 and the reverse side is blank. This is Type 8 Powell classification
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-901CDF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably 17th century lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 (initial letters). Sub-circular and flat. The obverse has the letters W B (ligate) in relief. The reverse has an uncertain depiction and the surface displays a light buff colour. Diameter 11.5mm, thickness 2.8mm, weight 2.4g. Similar examples on this database at: HAMP-D318F1, LVPL-D7A350 and  PUBLIC-51C853.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-833441
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token c1690-1850. One side has a long cross with a raised centre dimple and two quarters next to each other have a diagonal line in each that run to the edge of the token. The reverse is blank. It is not circular but has curved opposite edges and straight opposite edges. This is a type 14 Powell classification
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7BD3D4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably 17th century lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 20 (initials / monograms). The obverse has the initial letters M S in one line with pellets above and below. The reverse has a figure four with the tail extending down to a symmetrical inverted figure four beneath, probably a traders monogram. The surface displays a buff / grey colour. Diameter 14.3mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 3.5g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-ACAEF1, PUBLIC-B97687 and SUSS-2BB2D1.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-27B8F5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell type 16 (Shields), probably dating to the 17th Century. Sub-circular and flat. The face depicts a relief moulded shield bearing five diagonal lines (bends). The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14.2mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 1.9g. Similar examples on this database at: KENT-08E85A, PUBLIC-27841C and SUSS-4B3594.
Created on: Saturday 13th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E6EDAE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably 17th century lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters A W in one line, within a pelleted border. The heavily worn reverse has an unclear linear object, possibly a shield, also within a pelleted border. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14.9mm, thickness 1.3mm, weight 2.2g. Similar examples on this database at: IOW-FD72E4, SUSS-D2FC73 and SUR-BAB61C.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A70A97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably 17th century cast bi-face lead token of Powell type 2 (initial letters). The token is circular and flat. The obverse has an initials triad of C / G E in two lines. The reverse depicts a 'star of David' formed from two over-lapping triangles with a circle in the centre. The surface displays a dark grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 2.5g. An identical token from the local area can be found at PUBLIC-7EC086 and similar examples at BERK-975E57 and PUBLIC-F12EBF.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DD61A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell type 2/16 (initials / shields) probably dating to the 17th century. Circular and flat. The obverse has the initials I B in one line within a pelleted border. The reverse depicts a shield bearing a bunch of grapes also within a pelleted border. The surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 14.9mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.3g. Identical records on this database at: PUBLIC-D14EAA, PUBLIC-CDF314 and PUBLIC-DE2071.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E121BB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval uniface lead token of Powell Type 2 (initial letters), probably dating to c.1550-1800. Round and flat, one face has the letters W I (with the top of probably a letter F below right). The reverse is plain and flat. Diameter 9.9mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 1.3g. An identical example from the same parish at PUBLIC-983836 and similar examples at: SUR-CA936D and SUR-8B6B11.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-999093
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 20 (letters / monograms), probably dating to c.1550-1800. Round and flat, disc-like. The obverse depicts a central flower dividing the letters A (on it's left side) and the letter C, all within a pelleted border. The reverse also has a central flower with an uncertain linear depiction, possibly a monogram, also within a pelleted border. The surface displays an even grey colour. Diameter 14.9mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 2.9g. No exact token found, but broadly similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-E6D709, SWYOR-E977A…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-600789
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast uniface lead token of Powell Type 14b (Crosses), c. AD 1400 - 1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a casting sprue lip. The obverse depicts a cross with a pellet in each quarter. The reverse is plain. Measurements: Diameter: 18.1 mm; Thickness: 14.54 and Weight: 8.79 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. These tokens have a wide variety of potential uses, such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets or weights among them. Lead tokens are also believed to have been locally produced, further contri…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BAFE4B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 14b (Crosses), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a projected diameter of 22.46 mm. The obverse depicts a cross with a pellet in each quarter. The reverse is plain. The token has been bent and folded over with a section missing at the base of the cross. Dimensions: Projected Diameter: 22.36 mm; Thickness: 2.37 mm and Weight: 7.87 g. Discussion: The dating of lead tokens is often difficult. These tokens have a wide varie…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BAC3AE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower) and 2 (initials), circa AD 1400-1800. Description: The token is sub-circular in plan and has a diameter of 21.98 mm. The obverse depicts a five-petalled symbolic flower and some very faint initials. A conjoined ES can be seen in one segment outside the petals whilst PC can be seen in another. The reverse is plain. The token is substainally thicker on one side and has a pinched lip on the thinest edge. Dimensions: Diameter: 24.79 mm; Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0355F6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very corroded 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by George Kerington of St Saviours Dock, Southwark in Surrey dating to c.1648-72. Obverse: a shield bearing the Bakers' Company Arms. Inscription: G[EORGE KERINGTON B]AKER. Reverse: initials triad K / G M. Inscription: AT•ST•SAVERIES•DOCK. As Williamson (1889) Southwark no.377; Everson (2015) 888; Norweb 5060. Diameter 16.1mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 0.8g. Williamson B (1889) Traders' tokens of the 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A6B552
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials), probably dating to c.1550-1800. Sub circular and flat, with the initial letters R B on the obverse. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a whitish grey colour. Diameter 14.4mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 2.6g.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2A5547
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by the town of Dover (for the poor) dating to 1668. Williamson (1889) p.361, Kent no.199. The obverse is illegible [St Martin on horseback with a beggar] with the reverse depicting a shield bearing the town arms (three demi-lions impaling three demi-hulks) with an inscription; DOVER FART[HING 68] Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 0.8g. Williamson (1889) Traders' tokens of the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

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.