Record ID: PUBLIC-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E16A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is circular and flat. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 1.9g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded at P…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D730C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edge-chipped Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils). Circular and flat, coin-like in form. One face has the initial letters S H (or H S) in one line with horizontal lines above and below. The reverse depicts a tankard and a lozenge shaped flower to the right and possibly a sword above. The surface displays a dull light grey colour. Diameter 14.6mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.2g. Identical tokens recorded on this database from the local area include: PUBLIC-40DB4C, PUBLIC-7DF242, PUBLIC-5BC928 and PUBLIC-8DC0CB.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D4339
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse depicts the initial letters H R in one line. The reverse is plain. Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D4BA24, SUSS-50488D and OXON-98F9AC.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CE2BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is discoidal in form. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.7g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45592C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead biface token of Powell type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Very worn, circular and flat. One face depicts the initials R G in one line. The reverse is uncertain, possibly a tankard. Diameter 12.9mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 1.7g. Similar examples on this database at: DOR-A9C73C and PUBLIC-6D6BD1.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B47713
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by Isaac Mardock, an oilman of Southwark in Surrey, dated 1666 on the token. (Williamson Southwark 412). Obverse: an oil storage container surrounded by initials triad M / I I. Inscription: [IS]AAC•MARDOCK•OYLEMAN•  Reverse: HIS/HALFE/PENNY in three lines. Inscription: IN•SUFFOLK•STREET•1666 Diameter 19.2mm, thickness 0.4mm, weight 0.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B41C7A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 16 (initials / shields) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. The obverse has the initial letters W B in one line with a pellet above. The reverse depicts a shield bearing a perched bird right. Pelleted perimeters on both sides. The surface displays a light grey colour. Diameter 14mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.7g. Identical examples on this database at: PUBLIC-5D393C, PUBLIC-719FF9 and PUBLIC-0087A9.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9ED4BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface possible farming token from a date range c.AD 1690-1850. The obverse depicts either the letter 't' or a small cross to the left of the letter 'H' and has a slightly raised edge visible on approximately half of its edge. It would be classed as a Powell Type 2.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9EAA11
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck or hammered copper alloy George III half guinea gaming token produced AD 1787-1799. The exact date at the point of the shield on the reverse is not clearly seen and visible is only the numbers 1 and 7. Bust on the obverse is facing right and much of the legend is obscured.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8AC5BF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing token issued by John Barker of Louth, mercer, dated to c. AD 1661. Obverse: IOHN BARKER, with large crown in centre. Reverse: IN LOVTH 1661, B above I E in the centre. O'Bee 190, Williamson 183. Diameter 15 mm and weight 1.51 g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7102EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded, copper-alloy, post-medieval unattributed farthing Trader's token of Kings Lynn. Obverse: OF LIN REGES/ Grocers Arms. Reverse: IN NORFOLKE// /W/N. R. Williamson 102. Circa AD1650-1672. Diameter 15.3mm, weight 0.89g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F0403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token from within a date range c.AD 1690-1850. It bears the letters 'R' and 'M' across the middle of the obverse. The reverse is blank. The classification of this is a Powell Type 2 and may be associated with farming.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F72A86
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude medieval to post medieval unifaced lead token, dating to c. AD 1400 - 1800. The reverse is plain except for some scratch marks. The obverse has a slightly raised outer rim with numerous randomly spaced punched round indentations within. Diameter 28 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 12.7 g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-350E69
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 5 (initials / anchors) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. One face bears an initials triad of M / I E in two lines. The reverse depicts an anchor. The surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.9g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-30C3DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token (Powell type 2) dating c. AD 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with a capital I, the I having a cross bar. The reverse is blank. The token is 16.03mm in diameter, 1.47mm thick and weighs 2.1grams. 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. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with i…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-309C3B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast uniface circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial in capital T. The reverse is blank. The token is 14.72 mm in diameter, 3.03 mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-304C85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast bifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. AD 1550-1800.  The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals ET . The reverse has a raised relief openwork heart. The token is 17.09 mm in diameter, 1.77 mm thick and weighs 3.3 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-302300
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced circular lead alloy token with initial dating c. 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial W in capital. The reverse is blank. The token is 20.83 mm in diameter, 2.40 mm thick and weighs 5.8 grams. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the post medieval period.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FFDEC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token of Powell type 3 dating c. 1250-1800.  The token has a raised design of eight lines radiating from a central point creating triangular segements. The reverse is blank. It is 15.49 mm in diameter, 2.30 mm thick and weighs 3.5 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely and this example could date from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c.1250-1800 AD.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-098EF4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead uni-face token of Powell type 2 (initial letters) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat with the initial letters B / W M in two lines. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 17.7 mm, Thickness 1.8 mm, Weight 3.5 g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-76DD53, IOW-909C31 and PUBLIC-E121BB.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E21597
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing token issued by John Jonson of Wragby, dating to c. AD 1666. Obverse: IOHN IONSON, with twisted wire inner circle and 1666 within. Reverse: IN WRAGBY, twisted wire inner circle and I I within. O'Bee 283, Dickinson 270. Diameter 16 mm and weight 0.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E1C6AC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy halfpenny token issued by the Boston Overseers of the Poor, dating to c. AD 1650 - 1672. Obverse: A BOSTON HALF PENY TO BE, with beaded inner circle and town arms within. Bottom of shield points to L, which makes it an O'Bee 16c, Wilkinson 15. Reverse: CHAINGED BY Ye OVERSERS, with beaded inner circle. Ram on woolpack within. The surface is very worn and corroded. Diameter 18 mm and weight 1.85 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E14DC9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper-alloy farthing token issued by Richard Coxon of Wainfleet, dating to c. AD 1650 - 1672. Obverse description: RICHARD COXON, with Grocers' arms in centre. Reverse description: OF WAINFLEET, beaded inner circle C / RM in two lines within. As the shield on the obverse touches the legend, this is an O'Bee 277a or b, the reverse is too worn to be sure of which sub-type, Wilkinson 266. Diameter 15.5 mm and weight 0.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-905BCB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A probably Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face, pierced token of Powell Type 4/14 (Fleurs / Crosses), probably dating to c.1500-1800. Circular and flat with a piercing at 7 o'clock to the obverse, that depicts a fleur-de-lis. The reverse depicts a straight cross, with the arms encircling, forming circles in each quarter. The surface displays a whitish grey colour. Diameter 18.2mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 3.9g. Broadly similar examples at: CAM-1FB82B, PUBLIC-C250C2 and SUR-BCB6DA.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6F4868
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded 17th century copper-alloy octagonal token halfpenny issued by Richard Whittingham of the Flying Horse Inn at Wye in Kent, dated 1667 on the token. Obverse: an inscription in five lines of;  RICHARD / WHITTING / HAM • IN / WYE / 1667  Reverse: a depiction of a winged horse left, with an inscription below in two lines of; HIS 1/2 / PENY Diameter 19.5mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-464CA9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edge-chipped Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2/11 (initials / tavern utensils) dating to c.1550-1850. Circular and flat. The obverse depicts the initials I N (or N I) within a pellet formed border. The reverse depicts a tankard within a pellet formed border. The surface displays a grey/buff colour. Diameter 16.1mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 3.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-5BC928, IOW-F5A44E and SUSS-C29242.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1007B3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token Powell type 2 of a date range 1690-1850. The obverse depicts a 'T' and the reverse is blank. 
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D1324D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token of date range 1690 - 1850. The obverse shows a series of cast lines that may depict something pictorial rather than lettering or numerals. This is possibly a ship, making this token a Powell Type 6. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D106ED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token of a date range of 1690-1850.The obverse shows a large 'T'. The reverse is blank. The object has a white-grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B37E12
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unlisted 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by John Forman, a grocer of Elham in Kent, dated 1664 on the token. Star initial marks on both sides. Obverse: a shield bearing the Grocers' Arms - with an inscription: IOHN • FORMAN •  Reverse: a bust set in a bouquet of flowers - with an inscription: IN • ELHAM • 1664 • Diameter 15.1mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 0.7g. No similar examples, but from genealogy,  John Forman, a grocer of Elham married in 1668.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A01647
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trader's farthing issued by the borough of Newbury in Berkshire in 1657. Obverse: Castle, BOROVGH ∙ OF ∙ NEWBERY. Reverse: B ∙ N / 1657, IN ∙ COVNTY ∙ OF ∙ BERKS. As Thompson (1984) Norweb 106-108; Williamson 55.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3E9D58
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy farthing token issued by John Gaule of Spilsby, dated 1659. Obverse description - IOHN GAVLE OF twisted wire inner circle, mercers' arms within. Reverse description - SPILLSBY 1659 twisted wire inner circle, I G within. O'Bee 240, Williamson 231
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3E446F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated copper-alloy farthing token issued by Richard Coxon of Wainfleet. Obverse description - RICHARD COXON Grocers' arms in centre. Reverse description - OF WAINFLEET beaded inner circle C / RM in two lines within As the shield on the obverse does not touch the legend this is an O'Bee 277a, Wilkinson 266.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-34D942
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Peter Underwood, a tallow-chandler of Deal in Kent, dating to c.1648-72.  Obverse: a person making candles - PETER•VNDERWOOD  Reverse: initials triad V / P E - IN•LOWER•DEALL Diameter 15.4mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 0.9g. Similar example on this database at: PUBLIC-0CF55A. Williamson (1889 : 358) no. 161.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2B6B3D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy halfpenny token issued by John Hussey of Horncastle, dated 1668. Obverse description - IOHN HVSSEY 1668 beaded inner circle, mercers' arms within. Reverse description - OF HORN CASTLE beaded inner circle, HIS / HALF / PENY in three lines within. Diameter - 17mm, weight 1.35g O'Bee 135, Dickinson 131, Williamson 131.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-28305F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, post-medieval, worn, and corroded copper-alloy farthing trade token; issued by John Moyes in Wisbech. Obv: (mullet) IOHN.MOYES.1664, Grocer's Arms. Rev: (mullet) IN.WISBECH around a cabled inner circle, M over I E triad of initials. Williamson, Vol. 1. 209. Dimensions; Diameter 15.3mm, weight 0.35g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D30321
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface token of Powell type 9 (irregular geometric) probably dating to c.1400-1800. Sub-circular and flat. One face has an irregular moulded linear depiction, with the reverse being plain. The surface displays a light buff colour. Diameter 14.2mm, thickness 1.3mm, weight 1.4g. Similar examples at: WMID-AEAFFA, DENO-67E651 and BERK-F81797. David Powell's online classification system - The Leaden Tokens Telegraph.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A1E9EE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded 17th century copper-alloy token halfpenny issued by George Burford of Sandwich in Kent dated 1666 on the token. Obverse: shield bearing the grocers' arms - GE[ORGE] BVRFORD. Reverse: HIS / HALFE / PENNY in three lines - [IN SAND]WICH 1666. Diameter 19.6mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 1.6g. Williamson (1889) p.382, no.492.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-66832D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. 1500-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals IB with a pellet between and the I having a cross bar. The reverse is blank.  The token is 17.95 mm in diameter, 2.71 mm thick and weighs 5.0 grams. 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 with initials are generally thought to d…
Created on: Sunday 28th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.