Record ID: SWYOR-C548D1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead token. This is a biface type, baring 8 lines from the centre with unusual branches coming off them on one side, and a simple cross with a pellet at each end on the other. It has a grey patina with a slight orange hue. It measures 17.5mm x 16.9mm x 2.6mm, weighing 3.63g. This is a type 3 based on David Powell's classification system. This class is defined as segments; containing 3 or more from centre. The "Leaden Token Telegraph, issue 6" discusses type 3 and figures 3 and 5 appear similar to this one (accessible online at www.mernick.org.uk/leadtokens/newsletters). Lea…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2008
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-9A6BE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval French coin; a silver 15 sol piece of Louis XVI. The 15 sol denomination seems only to have been minted under Louis XVI in 1791 – 1793, in the years immediately before France became a republic. The obverse legend should read “LOUIS XVI ROI – DES FRANCOIS” and the date, round a bust of Louis XVI facing left, and on the reverse, “15 SOL” across the field with the legend “REGNE DE LA LOI” above and “L’AN DE LA LIBERTE” on two lines beneath (meaning “the rule of the law” and “the year of Liberty”. For reference see William Craig (1966)…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-402038
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six lead alloy tokens found in the same field. They probably date from the late medieval or early post medieval period. There are all circular or sub-circular. 1) Uni-face design of a long cross in relief and a raised rim. White patina. 19.1mm diameter, 1.8mm thick. 2) Slightly oval shape. Uni-face design of a raised central pellet surrounded by a raised circle and a raised rim. Crack across the face. Grey patina. 21mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. 3) Uni-face design of a waffle pattern dividing the token into nine parts. The token has been sharply bent. Light grey patina. 21.3mm diameter,…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-124935
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular coin weight, which is 17.4mm in diameter and 5.0mm thick, and weighs 9.01g. The weight is heavily worn and it is not possible to make out any design on the obverse. There is a slight dent, c2mm thick, starting from the edge of the obverse face and extending down the side of the weight. There is a rose-like lattice design on the reverse, with four sub-square depressions within the lattice in the centre of the design, and eight sub-circular depressions in the outer part of the lattice. There appears to be a funnel-shaped design protruding from two petals of the rose; howev…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-AD13A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin; a Scottish half merk of Charles I (1625 – 1649), second coinage (1636). The coin has a diameter of 24.7mm and is 0.9mm thick. It weighs 2.7g. The coin has broken into two pieces and been repaired. It is in fair condition. Number 5546 in Spink’s “Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands” (2003).
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-0BD746
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large lead disc broken into two pieces; possibly a token or medallion and likely to date to the post medieval period. The disc is 42mm in diameter and has a cast design on the surface. The design shows a spoked wheel with a worn legend around. The token weighs 24.1g and measures 2.3mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stocksbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-6442D5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token. Sub-circular disc, one side decorated with an indistinct linear design, probably of two parallel lines crossed by another line (like an H). The other side is undecorated. Thick white patina. Diameter 18.80mm, thickness 2.45mm, weight 4.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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