Record ID: LON-E8A632
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy English jetton, 1350-1450AD. Obverse: Crowned, standing king, holding a sceptre, standing under a canopy Obverse inscription: [---]OLE [---]DEL[---] Reverse: Triple stranded cross fleury within a four-arched tressure Reverse inscription: [---] PP AC L[---] Dimensions: diameter: 22.05mm; weight: 2.32g.
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2011
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Record ID: LON-E87757
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix. From the reverse, a hexagon-sectioned handle would originally have projected, but this has broken off quite close to the circular die (engraved face) of the matrix. The six facets of the handle radiate gently outwards from the break as the matrix expands to the die. This has sustained a break at one edge, accounting for the loss of around 5-10% of the matrix face. The central motif is a pair of crossed hands with a fleur-de-lis above. The legend is set between dotted borders, and reads * TENE L[A F]OY (Keep the Faith) with the res…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2013
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Record ID: LON-E80C25
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix probably dating to the 14th century. It has a hexagonally faceted conical handle; the terminal has a rounded collar set within a broad groove, and ends above in a trefoil which has been pierced with an irregularly-shaped hole that has bevelled edges at the four compass points to create a rough quatrefoil effect. The six facets of the hexagonal cross-section flare gently outwards to the circular die, which has a central motif of a stag facing left, with long branched antlers stretching behind. The legend around is set between two dotted…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2013
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Record ID: LON-E80497
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy French jetton, crown type, probably dating to the 15th century. Obverse: Royal crown with a large central fleur de lis and two lateral lis and 6 pellets across the band. 6 further pellets are arranged in pairs in the field around the crown. Obverse inscription: AIVAVAB(backwards)VAIVAIVAIVACVAIAV Reverse: Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty within a four-arched tressure Reverse inscription: No legend Dimensions: diameter: 28.75mm; weight: 7.41g.
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-E79BD7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bone decorative inlay from a box or chest, probably dating 14th to 15th century. This fragment of bone inlay has two straight sides - a longer lower side and shorter vertical edge, and the longer upper side has a straight section before curving in an S-shape, the final shorter edge is broken. The front surface has engraved decoration depicting a rabbit in profile with the ears laid back against the body. There is an engraved line forming a border along the lower side and a more elaborate linear pattern forming a border on the shorter edge. This pattern compr…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-044F53
Object type: POINT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval bone point dating from the 11th - 17th centuries. The point has an irregular triangular cross-section that tapers to form a point at one end (from 9.62mm to 1.42mm). There is also a slight tapering towards the opposing blunt end at the butt (from 9.62mm to 6.14mm). Irregular cut marks are scattered across one third of the length, nearest the blunt end. At this end there is a notch, it is difficult to determine if this is deliberate working or accidental damage. The point was found in a 16th - 17th century layer on the foreshore, Jackie Keily suggests …
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2013
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Record ID: LON-0441A1
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval iron spearhead dating to the 14th-15th centuries. This is a socketed spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade. There is a slight midrib extending down the midline of the blade before the bevelled cutting edges. The socket has been formed by hammering out the walls and curving them around with the edges overlapping. There is a single rivet still in situ to secure the shaft to the spearhead. The iron is in good condition with little corrosion. Dimensions: length: 79.50mm; width: 26.35mm; diameter: 37.24mm; weight: 40.51g. Identification and dating by Ton…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-043B88
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge: Tau badge dating to the 15th century. This is a badge in the form of a Tau (19th letter of the Greek alphabet) decorated with beading around the edge and along both midlines and a ‘pearl’ at each outward facing corner. These ‘pearls’ are solid projections of ring and dot motifs. At the base is a small irregular projection; on other Tau badges there is a loop from which a bell would probably have been suspended. There is not enough remaining on this badge to indicate whether there would have been a suspension loop or not. On the reverse …
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LON-040088
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy knife end plates, probably of Flemish origin dating to c.1450. The object comprises two copper alloy plates separated by iron corrosion which is probably the remains of the tang of the knife. There is a large central rivet which secures the two rivets to the iron tang. Each plate is decorated with an engraved design. On one side is the upper half of a crowned lady with long hair, she is angled towards a two-wheeled device with her hand at the base. The device may be a lathe or a spinning wheel contraption for winding bobbins. The other side shows a Talbot …
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-DBB274
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper alloy book clasp hook-piece. The book clasp hook-piece is rectangular-sectioned and rectangular in plan, widening at one terminal. This wide terminal has three wedges cut into it so that it has a four-lobed outer edge. Slightly inset from this is a raised annulet formed from two incised discs, in the centre of which is a circular pierced hole. This would have enabled a rivet to pass through the clasp and attach it to the cover of the book. In line with this rivet hole further down the length of the clasp is another circular attachmen…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
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Record ID: LON-D97713
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token dating AD1648-1674. The design is in quite high relief. Obverse: Illegible possible a figure kneeling in front of another figure Obverse inscription: [---]VS DG Reverse: A man and woman advancing left. Reverse inscription: Illegible Dimensions: diameter: 19.95mm; weight: 2.47g.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 23rd June 2014
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Record ID: LON-D90FD7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post-medieval cast copper alloy annular buckle,1400-1600. This circular buckle has a central bar around which the pin (no longer present) would articulate. The front surface of the frame is decorated with sunken rectangular panels; these are angled alternately on the inner and outer edges of the frame. Traces of a white metal coating are visible on the front surface, mainly within these rectangular panels. The copper alloy has a pale green patina. An almost identical buckle was excavated in Norwich with a context dated 1400-1600 (Margeson 1993: 28-9 no. 159). Dimen…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: LON-D89896
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver coin: cut half penny, probably of John (1199-1216 AD), probably Class 5, 1204-1209 AD. Although the coin is badly worn, the moneyer may be Andreu.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: LON-D839B2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy unifaced token, 1450-1750. The token has been cast from lead alloy in quite a worn or damaged mould; the uneven surface is also the result of damage sustained post-casting. The raised decoration on the obverse consists of a large central pellet surrounded by ten pellets arranged in a circle, inset slightly from the edge of the token. The reverse of the token is undecorated but badly pockmarked. The entire token has a dark brown-black patina. Dimensions: thickness: 2.63mm; diameter: 19.97mm; weight: 6.83g.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: LON-D7E622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: penny of Edward I (1272-1307 AD), Class 10cf1, Minted in Durham 1301-1310 AD. North no. 1040 Dimensions: diameter: 18.76mm; weight: 1.32g.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2010
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
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Record ID: LON-98AB36
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval – Post Medieval lead alloy token (15th - early 16th century). Cross and Pellets series, London manufacture. Obverse: IHC within a broad oblique ray border Obverse inscription: None Reverse: Cross with three pellets in each quarter inside a linear circle; the whole enclosed with a broad oblique ray border. Rays have the same orientation on obverse and reverse. Reverse inscription: None Dimensions: diameter: 11.82mm; weight: 0.85g. Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1984. English Tokens C.1425 – 1672. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic …
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-9843A2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy pendant dating 14th - 15th century. This pendant is bellows-shaped; it has a pointed oval shape and both front and back surfaces bear a case inscription. The inscription is only visible on one surface and it reads "MATER DEI MENERRE DE MEY" which Geoff Egan suggests could be translated as "Mother of God put things right for me". The sides are decorated with four ridge and groves extending around the base and sides. Dimensions: length: 30.00mm; width: 18.62mm; thickness: 10.08mm; weight: 9.31g. Identification by Geoff Egan, PAS Finds Advis…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-F282B7
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly mishapen section of cast lead rod, possibly a pencil of Medieval or Post Medieval date (1066-1650 AD). The pencil has a circular-section. One end is fairly flat with rounded edges, the opposite end tapers to a rounded point; it has a very slight bend to it in the centre. Although misshapen the object is in good condition and has a pale grey-beige patina overall. The pencil measures 32.86mm long and 5.23mm thick. It weighs 4.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Udimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F25656
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy rotary key (1200-1400 AD). The bow of the key is missing, along with around 20% of the shank. The octagonally-sectioned shank is hollow-ended. Slightly inset from the end of the shank projects the key-bit at 90 degrees to it. The bit is divided in two by one large vertical cleft; the two sides are not symmetrical. One has two clefts equally spaced on the outer edge, each leading to a horizontal recession, as well as one small vertical cleft from the bottom edge; the other has only one horizontal cleft, parallel and close to the shank of the …
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone Cum Ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F245A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token (1250-1850 AD). The token has been cast with a raised design on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The raised design on the front surface consists of 12 pellets, with three being arranged in a central triangle and the last nine arranged in a ring around them. The token measures 17.05mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and weighs 3.3 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 (1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone Cum Ebony', grid reference and parish protected.