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
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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: PUBLIC-CBBC1B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete uniface lead tokens of Powell type 31. The token on the left maybe a wheel with spokes emanating from a central hub pellet, with a circumference raised circle and another raised circle  6.94mm from the centre.  There are seven spokes emanating to the outer edge from the central hub, between each outer segment thus formed there is a pellet or suggestion that there may have been a pellet in the outer rim thus formed.  The reverse is undecorated. 20.45mm diameter, 1.91mm thick.  Weighs 4.1g The token on the right has a central pellet and six pellets spa…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB6F72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of four Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location, all Powell Type 2 uniface. From left to right: A unface token, 21.41mm diameter and 2.19mm thick. Embossed with I L..Weight 6.8g A uniface token 21.84mm diameter,  2.41mm thick,  Similarly embossed with T L. Weight 6.8g A uniface token 20.53mm diameter and 2.01mm thick. Embossed F or I central dot P Weight 3.9g A uniface token 23.03mm diameter,  1.59mm thick. Embossed with R A  Weight 5.4g All circa 16th-18th century. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and wer…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C1251
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 14b) of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed equal-armed long cross with a pellet in each quarter, with the remains of a raised circumference rim, pitted and worn at the edge. The underside is flat and undecorated, though pitted. It has a dark grey patina. Measurements:  19.84mm diameter, 5.32mm thick, weighs 13.8g
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8BA367
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The first initials is IW or MI on one side with a raised rim around the circumference. 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; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Measurements: 19.29 mm diameter, is 3.39mm thick and weighs 6.6g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B2534
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post Medieval lead alloy sub-circular uniface tokens dating from circa 1550-1800AD.  Description: The first is a complete circular uniface token with five raised pellets, presumably to represent the number five, the other side being plain and undecorated. Powell Type 8. The second is an incomplete sub-circular uniface token with TH on one side and the other face is plain. There is a notch missing from to the top part of the H. Powell Type 2.  Measurements: The first measures 18.84mm diameter, is 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.7grams. The second measures…
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8A7309
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead token (Powell Type 14b) of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed equal-armed long cross with a pellet in each quarter, with the remains of a raised circumference rim, pitted and worn at the edge. The underside is flat and undecorated, though pitted. It has a dark grey patina. Measurements: 17.64mm diameter, 3.1mm thick, weighs 3.9g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-99EF6E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular biface token of Powell Type 2/9, portraying intials TS (backwards facing S) on one face  The other face shows a geometric design consisting of a rectangular object with raised linear sides and with two additional lines running from top to bottom lines of the object. Centrally to the top of the rectangle is a raised post with a circular knop on its top.  Die axis 12:6 o'clock. The token measures 23.92mm tall, 26.37mm wide, is 2.52mm thick and weighs 8.1g Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to ma…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F9C6C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 11, portraying an embossed bottle and glass as a reference to tavern utensils. This token would likely have been associated with an inn or public house but may also have connotations of the Eucharist and the Church. The other face is plain and undecorated. The token measures 23.06mm diameter, is 2.62mm thick and weighs 6.4g. Class: Powell Type 11 Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F98E4A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Two Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular biiface tokens of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The first token is incomplete, has raised initials WM with three dots under, on one side and the other face is plain.  The second token is complete, oval in shape and has the raised initials IB, with its other face being plain. 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. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DD9719
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 14b. The token is complete, with what appears to be an attempt at a Medieval coin, a raised central cross and single pellets in each quadrant. The token has a dark grey patina and the surface is worn and abraded. 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. The  token measures 15.68mm diameter, is 1.67mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-570DC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 1. The token has a complete symbolic petalled flower head, with a central raised pellet surrounded by five petals with raised outer edges. The other face is undecorated. 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. The token measures 23.78mm diameter, is 1.86mm thick and weighs 5.1g
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-56D688
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Two Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy sub-circular biiface tokens of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The first initials is H on one side and the other face is plain. It is quite pitted and indistinct.. The second token has the raised initials ST with its other face being plain. 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. The  token with raised H initial measures 15.87&…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B65A0A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Complete uniface lead token with the initials LV underlined - presumably to show which way up it should be read. Powell Type 2 uniface token, circa 16th-18th century. 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: 17.2mm diameter, 2.54mm thick. Weighs 4.1g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B75D1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead biface token dating to the Post-Medieval period, AD1500 - AD 1750. Description: The token is roughly circular and biface (with decoration on both sides). It is slightly bent and has a split to its fabric. The upper face has the initials GR in raised profile. The reverse has a pattern which looks like a dragonfly. The token is a cream and grey colour. Measurements: 25.12mm in diameter, 1.49mm thick and 4.8g in weight. Discussion: Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locall…
Created on: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-79C57C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of four Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location. From left to right: A biface token, 27.41mm diameter and 5.22mm thick. Indistinctly embossed with a cross and raised edge. Powell Type 14. A uniface token 23mm tall, 18.46mm wide and 3mm thick, Embossed with an 8-pointed star. Powell Type 3. A uniface token of 19.06 tall, 22.53mm wide and 3.14mm thick. Embossed long cross and raised edge and one pellet in each quadrant. Powell Type 14b. A uniface token of loosely cross-shape, 21.90mm tall, 21.39mm wide and 4.08mm thick. Embossed with a raised long cr…
Created on: Sunday 22nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-049597
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but with a slightly indistinct obverse, English Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny trade token dating from AD1668. Issued by Thomas Hills in Malling,Kent. Dickinson 403. Williamson No. Kent 403. Obverse: +THOMAS.HILLS.1668, mullet initial mark around beaded inner circle HIS/HALF/PENY in three lines. Reverse: +IN.TOWN.MAWLING,IN.KENT, mullet initial mark around beaded inner circle, marriage triagram .H./T.I, rosette stops Dimensions: diameter: 18.31mm; thickness .77mm. weight: 1.23g. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half…
Created on: Sunday 11th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-03E934
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead biface token dating to the Post-Medieval period, AD1500 - AD 1750. Description: The token is roughly circular and biface (with decoration on both sides). It is slightly bent with a curved or boomerang shaped profile. The upper face has the initials EH with a raised borderline around the circumference. The reverse has a pattern which looks like two fern fronds or feathers on a plain surface. The token is a creamy colour with some brown encrustation. Measurements: 21.82mm in diameter, 3.09mm thick and 10.04g in weight. Discussion: Lead tokens had a wide variety of pote…
Created on: Sunday 11th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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