Record ID: ESS-0F7D88
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 1) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1800). Description: The token circular in plan and uniface, depicting a five petaled flower, with an enlarged boss at the centre. Each petal appears to contain a fleur de lis within it. Between each petal, near the outer edge is another smaller pellet. No lettering or numbering is discernible. The reverse side is plain with a tiny indentation, or pin-prick, at the centre. The disc's plane is flattish but uneven, with a white and grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 15.1mm; Thickness: 2.3mm; Weight:…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BEF3E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy halfpenny traders token dating to 1792. Obverse: Castle keep over lion facing left. Legend: MAY NORWICH FLOURISH [...]. Reverse: Shield. Legend: NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY 1792. The token has a green and light-brown patina. Measurements: Diameter: 28.9 mm, thickness: 2.1 mm; weight: 9.9g Discussion: See for a less worn example YORYM-D7BFD4.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-71711E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable token of probable post-medieval date (c.1500-1800). Description: The token is circular and flat with serrated edges created by the use of a tool making 'X' marks around the edge of both faces. One face is rougher than the other and the object is slightly curved, likely where it has bent. It has a pale grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 27.7mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 16.67g Discussion: Similar lead discs with serrated edges recorded on the database include: SWYOR-8A533E
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-714E4D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 14) of post-medieval date (c. 1500 - 1900). Description: The object is circular in plan and uniface, depicting cross alone and no other details. The reverse is plain and convex. Measurements: length: 16.1mm  width: 14.3mm  thickness: 6mm weight: 8.81g Discussion: Powell posits that this type may have been used as a game token.Similar to another item on the database: HAMP-DC9F8E
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-E1DD8E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper-alloy 17th century traders token of Ralph Coker. Obverse: Swan. Legend: [RAL]PH. COKER. IN.  Reverse: R.A.C; star below. Legend: +WOODH[AM] MORTIMR Measurements: Diameter: 14.3mm and weight: 0.54g Discussion: See Williamson 1889 Vol 1 pg 236, No.354
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-37AFAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 14) of medieval to post medieval date (c.1500 - 1800AD). Description: The object is circular in plan and uniface with a cross fleury in relief on one face and nothing on the other. It has a grey brown patina. Measurements: diameter 17.9mm; thickness 2.9mm; weight: 3.69g
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-90B376
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy token of post-medieval date (c.1650-1900). Description: The object is a circular and uniface. Depicted are the genitals of a male and female engaged in the act of intercourse with hands clasping the female's thighs. The object is dark silver in colour. Measurements: diameter: 35.1mm; thickness: 4mm; weight: 27.49g. Discussion: This object relates to a number of post-medieval erotic tokens, with a wide-ranging use. A number of such tokens have been recorded on the PAS database including KENT-E74AFB;&nb…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-40CFAB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy token of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1800). Desctription: The token is circular in plan and uniface, depicting on one side a cross with two curved lines at the end of each arm and a single pellet in each quarter. The reverse is flat with the exception of some raised lines. The token has a light green-grey patina indicating a high copper content. Measurements: diameter: 21.5mm; weight: 4.75g
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: ESS-3FF1DA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy traders token dating to 1666. Obverse: Three tabacco pipes. Legend: + MILES . HACKLVITT. 1666. Reverse: HIS HALFE PENNY. Legend: + IN . BILREKEY. IN. ESSEX Measurements: diameter: 19.5mm; weight: 1.9g Discussion: According to Judson (1987), tobacco pipes indicated that the issuers were churchwardens.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: ESS-8251DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The broadly circular token is uniface. The face is quite worn so it is not possible to determine what the image depicts. The other side is undecorated. It has a medium grey/brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 23.7mm; thickness: 1.6mm; weight: 6.71g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
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Record ID: ESS-81FA18
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 2) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The broadly circular token is biface depicting the initials I B on one side, with the remains of a raised ridge around half of the circumference, and a W with a small outwards facing crescent to it's right on the other side. It has a medium grey-brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 19.4mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 4.16g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-CABFB1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with worn decoration on both faces. One face possibly depicts a bird, possibly a chicken, with smaller chicken on its back. The opposite face presents a series of curved lines but is too worn determine the details. The object has a powdery cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 32.7mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 10.96 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; …
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
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Record ID: ESS-66140D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy traders token dating to 1652-4. Obverse: E . T  . Legend: + EDMAN . TOWLERR . BAKER  Reverse: 1[652/4] Legend: + IN . NEYLAND. IN. SVFOLK Measurements: diameter: 15.4mm; weight: 0.74g
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: BH-176DE4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An exremely worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy token, probably a trade token or later issue, dating to c.AD 1600-1900.  
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-171758
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Post-Medieval, copper-alloy token farthing of John Scevby of Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex and dating to c.AD 1660-1670.  Williamson (1889) Vol 1., p.311, No. 88.  Another John Scevby of Hatfield Broad Oak token can be seen on the database: BH-1B9847. 
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: SF-D5AB8F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy trade token issued by Nicholas Dansie of Lavenham, Suffolk dating to AD 1667. Ref: Williamson 1967: pg 1089 no 210. Obverse: NICHOLAS DANSIE, a man dipping candles.  Reverse: IN LAVENHAM, intials D/NS.
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: ESS-AE0182
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper-alloy 17th century traders token halfpenny of an uncertain issuer and place dating to 1648-1672. Obverse: uncertain. Legend: Illegible. Reverse: uncertain: '+O[...]166[ ]''. Measurements: Diameter: 15.2mm and weight: 0.45g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: ESS-16F388
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 1, Type 2) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The circular token is biface depicting, on one side, an five-petalled symbolic flower with raised pellet centre, and on the other side, two or more initials including a reverse 'R' divided from the others by a central pellet. The token has a pronounced ridges from casting on both sides and has a light beige patina.  Measurements: Diameter: 26.8mm; weight: 10g
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: ESS-1D7E8D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token (Powell type 7) of post-medieval date (c.1500-1830). Description: The broadly circular token is uniface depicting on one half, five lines with one crossing in the opposite direction. It has a light grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 19.1mm; thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 6.27g
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: ESS-CCD8A8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper-alloy 17th century traders token halfpenny of an uncertain issuer and place dating to 1667. Obverse: uncertain. Legend: Illegible. Reverse: '1667'. Legend: '[...]NIAM IN O[...]'. Measurements: Diameter: 15.4mm and weight: 0.54g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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