Record ID: WMID-80AFD4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead token or possible stamp of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable token is oval, with a D shaped cross section. The flat side displays a raised heart shape with the reversed letters TG inside it. The domed reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.4 mm in length, 11.8 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The probable token is a light grey in colour, with an even surface patina. The artefact is a probable token but the raised design and reversed lettering are suggestive that it might have been a stamp. The st…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A9FBC9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pierced copper alloy 1840s half sovereign token of Early Modern dating (AD 1840 to AD 1850). The token depicts a bust facing left, and the reverse has an inner circle bearing a plume of feathers. The inscriptions are heavily worn. The piercing has an internal diameter of 2.3 mm. Obverse: Very faint outline of a bust facing left Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: A small crown sits below the perforation. Beneath the crown is an inner circle with three flowers or feathers. Reverse inscription: THE PRINCE OF WA[ ] Die axis: 12 o'clock Diameter: …
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-DB15FC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central circle, with a raised zig zag design around the edge, and an incuse stamped set of numerals (300). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 32.5 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.2 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a f…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-DB086F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a central circle, with a raised foliate design around the edge, and an incuse stamped set of numerals (15). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 25.9 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a freque…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-26D175
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by John Cooke and Sons, of London, between AD 1830 and AD 1940. It imitates a Venetian gold ducat. The obverse legend is fictitious and reads OVCHMEI (left anticlockwise); YCOC (centre vert.); IDOT NOCEN (right clockwise). The reverse legend alludes to the Issuer, John Cooke and Sons, and reads JOANNES ILLE COQVVS SVI FILIIQVE. It is normally struck on a pierced flan, with scalloped edges. It has a diameter of 18.73 mm and is 0.87 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 grams. John Cooke and Sons issued imitation foreigns coins to adve…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-26BC26
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by John Cooke and Sons, of London, between AD 1830 and AD 1940. It imitates a Venetian gold ducat. The obverse legend is fictitious and reads OVCHMEI (left anticlockwise); YCOC (centre vert.); IDOT NOCEN (right clockwise). The reverse legend alludes to the Issuer, John Cooke and Sons, and reads JOANNES ILLE COQVVS SVI FILIIQVE. It is normally struck on a pierced flan, with scalloped edges. This example however exhibits neither the piercing or the scalloped edges. It has a diameter 22.22 mm and is 0.64 mm thick. It weighs 1.2…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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