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-46D5A4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 1 (petalled flower), probably dating to the late Medieval to Post-Medieval period c.1400-1800. Sub-circular in plan with a flat flan. There are six deep relief moulded petals with pellets between on the outer edge of the flan. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light buff colour. Diameter 19.7mm, thickness 4.4mm and weight 7.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Deal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8A04BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post-Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell Type 7 (grids), probably dating to c.1500-1800. Sub-circular and flat, disc-like. The face has transverse relief moulded parallel lines at right angles to one another forming a square grid. There is a pellet in the centre and several others asymmetrically positioned. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey / buff colour. Diameter 20.9mm, thickness 4.5mm and weight 9.8g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-1928CC, SUSS-3DCA78 and BH-458589.
Created on: Sunday 13th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Deal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-78EB23
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (lettering) probably dating to c.1600-1800. Sub-circular and flat, disc-like. One face has the letter P stamped on it, with the reverse being plain. The surface displays a buff grey colour. Diameter 17mm, thickness 2mm and weight 4.7g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-9916D6 and PUBLIC-6E4EE4.
Created on: Saturday 12th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th 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-CEA357
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, edge chipped, probably Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell type 14 (crosses), probably dating to c.1500-1800. Sub-pentagonal slightly domed body with a flat base. There is a relief moulded plain cross on the face with one damaged arm. The reverse is plain with a square dished area in the centre. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 20.7mm, thickness 7.6mm and weight 17.4g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd July 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-D14EAA
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 / 16 (Initials / Shields), probably dating to c.1500-1700. Obverse: Initial letters I B. Reverse: Shield bearing a bunch of grapes. Both sides within pelleted perimeters. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 2.2g. Compare with two identical tokens found in the local area: PUBLIC-CDF314 and PUBLIC-DE2071.
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 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-E857EE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Robert Woodgreen of Dover in Kent dated 1666 on the token. Williamson (1889) p.363, Kent no.240. Obverse: a 'full-blown' rose, with an inscription of : ROBERT WOODGREEN.  Reverse: initials triad W / R E with an inscription of : IN DOVER 1666. Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 0.9mm and weight 1.1g. B Williamson (1889) Traders' tokens of the 17th century.
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D79AB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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 15.7mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 3.2g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded a…
Created on: Saturday 24th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-05E80F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token dating to the period AD 1600-1850. Description: The token is circular and biface (with decoration on both side). One side is decorated with 8 segments formed from centrally crossing raised lines surrounded by a low raised border, with possible marks within each wide angle. The reverse is very worn. It is off-white in colour. Measurements: Diameter: 16.3mm; Thickness: 2.73mm; Weight: 4.68g Discussion: Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses, such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. They are believed to have been locally…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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-239422
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of three Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location, all uniface. From left to right: A uniface Powell Type 2 token with raised initial letters H.P, 18.13mm diameter and 2.12mm thick. Embossed with I L..Weight 3.3g A uniface  Type 1 token 18.82mm diameter,  1.78mm thick, decorated with a central pellet with a design similar to a flower, with six petals.  Weight 3.2g An incomplete  uniface Type 14b token of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed&n…
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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.