Record ID: LEIC-67FA05
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing traders token dating to AD 1648 - 1672. Issued by Robert Willson, mercer,  of Newark-upon-Trent in Nottinghamshire.  Obverse: RO[BE]RT WILLSON  (Mercers Arms) Reverse: MERCER IN NEWA[RKE] (REW) Williamson II Nottinghamshire 48  Diameter: 16.1 mm Weight: 0.9 g During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-543BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section (it has a domed decorative obverse and flat reverse). The obverse consists of a small cross within a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 14 (crosses) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Excess material surrounds the edges of the object pattern. The token has a light grey coloured patina ac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-53E4F3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Thomas Cannon of Swaffham, Williamson 245, die axis 9, 1667
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-517996
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A warped and slightly damaged cast copper alloy biface token of Post Medieval date. Both designs are worn and hard to identify. Both have an inscription running around their outer surface which flanks a design. On one surface this incudes a rectangular region with vertical line features similar to a fence. The opposite side is to worn to identify. There is a small hole in the token where there is a crack.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-513E68
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post-medieval copper-alloy trade token probably a halfpenny of unclear issuer and town, AD 1648-1672
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5055F6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy traders farthing issued by Brian Mills of Cirencester, Gloucestershire and dated 1657. Obverse: M/BE triad, BRYAN MYLLS. Reverse: IN CYRENCSTER 1657. As Williamson (Gloucestershire) 57; Norweb 1633.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-00D4AD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Token of Post Medieval date (AD 1660). The object is a heart shaped half penny token. The obverse reads: WILL STEVEN OF BISTER, with three crowns in the central field, date below. The reverse reads within the central field: IN OXFORD SHEIRE HIS.HALF PENNY S//WE. Length: 20.57mm, Width: 18.67mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.7g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EB768E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token dating to the early 19th century (c. 1821). One side depicts a cuboid building with door and windows, surrounded by the legend BARRETT’S TEA WAREHOUSE / 44 FETTER LANE. The reverse has the legend GOOD WINE NEEDS NO BUSH within a wreath.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EB0521
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval lead alloy token, 22.7mm in diameter. On side appears to have a bird, possibly a cock, standing left. The reverse is unclear, possibly having a small animal (goat ?) standing right with letters M […] and other elements above.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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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
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