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-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: PUBLIC-76DD53
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval, very worn lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 (initials) with an uncertain depiction on the reverse. Probably dating to the period c.1550-1800. Round and flat, disc-like. The obverse has the initial letters B / W M in two lines. The reverse is uncertain, possibly depicting a crown at the top. The surface displays an even grey colour. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 3.2g. Compare with PUBLIC-42C463 found nearby.
Created on: Sunday 7th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-76A2F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell type 10 / 8 (bust / date} and appears to be dated 1627 on the token. Circular and flat, with the obverse depicting a crude moulded depiction of a bust facing right surrounded by a pelleted border. The reverse is uncertain but appears to have a date of 1627 at the bottom. The surface displays a white / grey colour. Diameter 30.7mm, thickness 3.7mm and weight 17.6g.
Created on: Sunday 7th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-397ED8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded Post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by Joseph Mackrith of Margate in Kent dating to c.1648-72. See Williamson (1889) p.376, Kent No.410. Obverse: a sugar-loaf, with the inscription [I]OSEPH  [M]ACKRITH OF.  Reverse: initial letters M / I I in two lines, with the inscription MARGER[ET IN KENT]. Diameter 15mm, thickness 0.4mm and weight 0.4g. 
Created on: Thursday 4th May 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-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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Record ID: KENT-92877D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 14b) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a simple cross  in relief with a raised pellet in each angle. The token is irregular (subcircular) in plan and domed in profile. The reverse is plain. The token is worn and has a patchy grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 15.4 mm; Thickness: 4.9 mm; Weight: 6 g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-903325
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy hexagonal uniface token with impressed central crucifix or cross. The other face is plain. This token likely falls into Powell Type 14. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Measurements:  12.88 mm diameter, is 1.89mm thick and weighs 1.9grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-901118
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, almost complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The initials are R .W above which is a decorative raised line comprising two centrally connecting half circles and there is another raised decorative scroll under the initials.  There is the remaining parts of a raised circumference line around the edge of the object.  The other face is plain. . Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-8F3102
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, C16-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, medium size, sub-circular, flat, bi-face token. The Powell 32 type classification system for leaden tokens and tallies type 2. Obverse: Central degign capital letter or initial 'H' Inscription: H. Reverse: Central possible capital letter or initial 'K' Inscription: K. Some wear or fine condition. The token was folded a little when found probably by agricultural machinery, it has a matt grey patina. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-538ED6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 14) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a simple cross  in relief within a raised circular border. There is a circular bass at the centre of the cross and the arms do not spring from it at strict right angles. There is a possible pellet, set asymmetrically, within one angle.The reverse is plain. The token is little worn and has a patchy light brown patina. Measurements: Diameter: 19.6 mm; Thickness: 3.3 mm; Weight: 6.45 g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-536239
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 13) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, decorated with a depiction of a mill wheel. Thisis shaped like an eight -spoked  wheel with a double rim. A trapezoid shape is attached to one of the spokes, overlapping the inner rim (perhaps a bucket of a water wheel). The reverse is plain. The token is little worn and grey in colour. Measurements: Diameter: 21.8mm;  thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 8.67g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-51440D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 3) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a design of eight equal segments to the obverse, several of which retain pellets in the angles. The reverse is plain. Surface corrosion products on the obverse obscure much of the detail and the object has apatchy light brown patina, rough on the obverse and smoother to the reverse. Measurements: Diameter: 21.2 mm; Thickness: 2.1 mm; Weight: 5.17 g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-51293D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 3) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a design of eight equal segments to the obverse. The segments are formed by two superimposed crosses; the upper is composed of two simple lines in relief, the lower by two pairs of lines in relief with grooves between. The reverse is plain. The token is only slightly worn and has a mottled, light brown patina. Measurements: Diameter: 17.4 mm; Thickness: 2.2 mm; Weight: 4.15 g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-51005A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 14) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a simple cross to the obverse. The reverse is plain. The token is slightly misshapen, apparently from manufacture and bears the remains of a casting sprue. It is worn and has a rough, light brown patina Measurements: Diameter: 20 mm; Thickness: 2.6 mm; Weight: 3.69 g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-50EA6D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 7) of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is uniface, with a hatched design consisting of a grid formed by two sets of three parallel lines crossing to form a diamond lattice. The reverse is plain. The token is worn and has a patchy light brown patina Measurements: Diameter: 19.9 mm; Thickness: 3.3 mm; Weight: 6.24 g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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