Record ID: IOW-A37FE4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/3. The token has raised initial letters. W·C with a grid below on one side. The other side has raised lines radiating from the centre creating six equal sized segments; pellet at the centre, a billet in each angle. This token is grey with small areas of buff patina. Diameter: 20.5mm. Weight: 7.02g. 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 di…
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-808FBF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: ·T·C on one side and H·A on the other side. This token is grey with a patchy buff patina. Diameter: 17.5mm. Weight: 2.84g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to m…
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-63D3C4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and bent post-Medieval lead alloy double-sided token of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD). c. 1590-c. 1603 (North 1991: 140, ref: 2062). Obverse: No legend; Double headed eagle Reverse: GOD SAVE THE QUENE; Crowned rose with E R at sides Diameter: 20.5mm. Weight: 3.37g. North (1991, 140) notes that such pieces were probably medalets or counters rather than tokens as some appear to relate to Mary, Queen of Scots. These rare pieces are normally found in London, and were thought to be struck about 1574; Mitchiner (1988, 1653) has since revised the dates of the 'GOD SAVE' r…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-24EEAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Edward Knight of Castlehold, Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 49). Obverse: (star) EDWARD (rosette) KNIGHT (rosette) IN; A castle Reverse: (rosette) CASEL HOVLD (star) ISLE (star) OF WITE; E K in field Diameter: 16.2mm. Weight: 0.91g. DA=12:3. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Saturday 17th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-109A33
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of mercer, John Jolliffe of Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1665 on token. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (265, ref: 107). Obverse: (star) IOHN IOLLIFFE; I/IE in field Reverse: (star) IN NEWPORT.1655; I/IE in field Diameter: 14.9mm. Weight: 0.57g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-00FD3D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Arthur Legg of Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1656 on token. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (265, ref: 109). Obverse: [(star) ARTHER.LEGG.1656.]; The Grocers' Arms Reverse: OF NEWPORT; A I/L (in field) Diameter: 14.5mm. Weight: 0.60g. DA=12:12. Arthur Legg of Newport High Street, was Constable of the Corporation in 1647, was a member of the Corporation in 1656 and Mayor in 1663. He was imprisoned in Sandown Fort by Lord Culpepper for 'reflecting' on the King. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the S…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-848423
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token halfpenny of Joseph Foster, Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1669 on token. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (265, ref: 102). Obverse: IOSEPH FOSTER IN NEWPORT; HIS/HALF/PENY/1669 (in field) Reverse: IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT; F/I M (in field), a flower Diameter: 20.4mm. Weight: 0.84g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Saturday 10th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-93CABE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). The token has raised has raised pellets on both sides Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 4.38g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-17FAE3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token issued by Joseph Barton of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 55). Obverse: IOSEPH BARTON; HIS/HALF/PENY (in field) Reverse: IN WEST COWES; THE/KINGS/ARMS (in field) Diameter: 20.8mm. Weight: 2.06g. DA=12:12. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-EE99B8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T·C with a grid above and below on one side and H·A with a grid above and below on the other side. It has an up-turned rim on the T C side. This token has a buff patina. Diameter: 22.1mm. Weight: 6.31g. 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 carrying initials…
Created on: Sunday 20th September 2015
Last updated: Sunday 20th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-17370D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Joseph Whithead of Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1664 on token. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (266, ref: 118). Obverse: IOSEPH WHITHEAD.IN; 1664 in field Reverse: NEWPORT.ILE.OF.WITE; I K/W in field Diameter: 15.2mm. Weight: 1.06g. DA=12:3. It is recorded that in 1677, Widow Katherine Whithead was fined 5/- for having a "Roman" or stranger in her house. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Saturday 11th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-709E4E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 9. The token has a raised irregular geometric design on one side and the other side is probably plain. Diameter: 20.2mm. Weight: 6.32 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Mediev…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 22nd August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-38891A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen post-Medieval lead alloy circular unifaced token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and the other side is plain. Diameter: 20.1mm. Weight: 6.45g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Mediev…
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 5th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0569A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy seventeenth century trade token (c. 1640-c. 1670). Not further defined. Diameter: 18.9mm. Weight: 0.86g.
Created on: Sunday 16th August 2015
Last updated: Sunday 16th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-37F5C9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/1. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and a raised stylised flower head on the other side. This token is grey and corroded. Diameter: 20.1mm. Weight: 3.51g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those which …
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-345359
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token issued by Robert Bird Wilkins of Newport, Isle of Wight in 1792 (Champion 1995: 70, ref: 96). Obverse: ROBERT BIRD WILKINS; Bust left Reverse: ISLE OF WIGHT HALFPENNY; An antique ship Diameter: 26.5mm. Weight: 9.08g. DA=12:6. Robert Bird Wilkins was an ironmonger, tin-plate worker, plumber, coal merchant and banker (Champion 1995: 70, ref: 96). Champion, A. F., 1995 Trade Tokens of the Isle of Wight. Privately Published.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 5th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-33BF5D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern zinc uniface halfpenny token for Cowes, Isle of Wight floating bridge (c. 1900-c. 1930). Obverse: COWES BRIDGE; 1/2D Reverse: Plain Diameter: 29.6mm. Weight: 5.02g. The token has a buff patina. It is pitted and in poor condition.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-273684
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny token dating to AD 1794 (Dalton and Hamer: 1977, 140-1, nos. 391-3). Obverse: 'NEWGATE' (top), MDCCXCIV' (bottom); Newgate Prison Reverse: PAYABLE/AT/THE RESIDENCE/OF MESSRS SYMONDS/WINTERBOTHAM/RIDGWAY/&/HOLT Diameter: 28.6mm. Weight: 7.38g. DA=12:12. The token is a satirical piece: Symonds, Winterbottom, Ridgway and Holt were at the time prisoners in Newgate prison on treason charges. Two of the men named, Henry Symonds and James Ridgway, had been imprisoned for publishing Paine's book 'The rights of man'. The to…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A4997A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing of Joseph Whithead of Newport, Isle of Wight, dated 1664 on token. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (266, ref: 118). Obverse: IOSEPH WHITHEAD.IN; 1664 in field Reverse: NEWPORT.ILE.OF.WITE; W/I K in field Diameter: 14.5mm. Weight: 0.38g. DA=12:12. It is recorded that in 1677, Widow Katherine Whithead was fined 5/- for having a "Roman" or stranger in her house. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2015
Last updated: Saturday 11th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-523043
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead or lead alloy circular double-sided token (c. 1500-c. 1850). Powell Type 2/2. The token has raised initial letters: T C on one side and I W on the other side. This token is matt buff with traces of a shiny buff patina. Diameter: 30.4mm. Weight: 15.13g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850), those whic…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.