Record ID: KENT-AF2C0C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and patinated Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy token, dating AD 1575-1600. North 1991, pg140, No. 2062. Measurements: Diameter: 20.51mmThickness: 1.1mm, Weight: 3.21g, Discussion: According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1991, 140). Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as no. 2062 by North (1991, 140).
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-8AEEF4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy Pheonix counter of the Beatified Queen commemorating the reign of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating to circa 1603. Obverse: Crowned rose, flanked by letters E R and with surrounding legend reading BEATI - REGINA (Beatified Queen). Reverse: a crowned pheonix arising from flames with surrounding legend reading SO LA. PHENIX . MVN DYE. As Mitchiner 4744-4745
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Friday 26th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0B3737
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead-alloy medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle with wings outstretched, no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned Tudor rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' (N reverse barred) around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1…
Created on: Monday 24th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-72A452
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy 'Lyon counter' token, dating AD 1575-1600. North 1991, pg140, No.2062.The circumferential edge from 12-4 o'clock on the obverse has been damaged with irregular breaks and the lower part of the token as been broken away. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or counters (North 1991, 140). Despite not being a coin this token type has been designated as no. 2062 by North (1991, 140).
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-978B3A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token issued during the reign of Elizabeth I. North 2062.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-4BAE62
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pewter post-medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. Detail is fairly sharp although somewhat obscured by poor production, object is a very dark brown/black colour. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EAFF97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded post medieval lead alloy token issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I r.1558 - 1603, likely minted c. 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and with a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. Detail is fairly sharp although somewhat obscured by poor production, object is a very dark brown/black colour and has some abrasion around the circ…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CC57F9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead-alloy post-medieval token or 'medalet' of Elizabeth I, probably dating c. AD 1574. The obverse depicts a double-headed eagle or aquila design with no legend and rimmed by a beaded border; the reverse depicts a crowned rose with 'GOD SAVE THE QVEN' around the outer edge and an E and an R at either side of the rose, has similar border to the obverse except finer possibly mimicking milled coinage. The token is a grey off-white. According to North (1991, 140), it is likely that rather than being used as tokens, these objects were probably used as political medalets or count…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-C2E486
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced lead token of Elizabeth I, 1588-1603. North 2062. Side 1: A two headed eagle Side 2: A crowned Rose ER/GOD SAVE THE QVENE
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-2D9D4F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biface Post Medieval lead token of Elizabeth I. Side 1: A double headed eagle Side 2: A crowned rose ER at the sides [GOD SAVE THE QVENE] North 2062
Created on: Saturday 5th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-68EE72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead biface token from the reign of Elizabeth I. North 2062.. Side 1: An heraldic rose [GOD SAVE THE QVENE] ER Side 2: A two headed eagle
Created on: Sunday 22nd June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-DFE8C1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token of Elizabeth I. North 2063
Created on: Sunday 4th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: KENT-A2CC1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded Post-Medieval pewter/lead-alloy token, dating AD 1575-1600, known as a 'Lyon counter'. The obverse depicts the standard lyon token obverse of a rampant lion within a circular banner, surmounted by a crown. Within the banner is the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, though the QUI is obscured by the crown. A foliate design borders the central image with pellets running around the edge.This phrase is an Anglo-Norman maxim which rather means, "Shame on whomsoever would think badly of it".A foliate design borders the central image with pellets running around the ed…
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2016
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Record ID: CPAT-FE6537
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
This is an unusual, and probable, post medieval love token, a heart formed from three hammered silver Elizabeth I sixpences. The coins are in very poor condition being almost totally rubbed out, however, there is clearly visible, the letters LIZA on the left coin on the facing side. The denomination is based on the coin size. The bent coin as a love-token may be derived from the well-recorded practice of bending a coin when making a vow to a saint. The bending a coin when one person made a vow to another was another practice which arose from this. From the traditional wedding rh…
Created on: Sunday 16th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
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Record ID: LON-BD2B74
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy token, English, edge clipped in one place.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Saviour's Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5A5EFD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pewter, Token of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), possibly dating to the period AD 1574 - AD 1600. Reverse shows a crowned shield, with possible lion rampant, flanked by a pillar topped with a trefoil design on either side of the shield, there is possibly floral spray around the outside of the decoration but this is unclear. The Obverse is difficult to make out due to wear. The legends are illegible. Possible 'Lyon' Series. Possibly North vol 2, p 140, no 2064. Diameter: 19.3 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 2.0 g Other examples of this type of token have been recorded…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: LON-BEC7B5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy Lyon counter, Francophile issue
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Saviour's Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-BEF996
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy Lyon counter, dated 1574, part of edge missing.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Saviour's Wharf', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-0A6ED2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete pewter Elizabethan counter, measuring 20mm in diameter. Ref: Mitchiner no. 4744
Created on: Friday 21st July 2006
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F0D15
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy token which is 23.3mm in diameter and 1.3mm thick. The front is decorated with a double border within which is a double headed eagle. There is a “G” at the top between the heads, a star under the left head, an annulet under the right head and a shield beneath the bird. The shield has a flat top and a curved bottom. It has a wide stripe horizontally across the centre. The date “1591” is split between the space on either side of the shield. The token is pierced with a circular hole just to the right of the “G”. The reverse is undecorated but there are …
Created on: Monday 1st January 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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