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Record ID: SF-908894
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead-alloy groat sized boy bishop token dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1470-1539. Damaged and folded post-deposition, the design is not fully clear, but appears to be similar to SF-D642E8 with parts of the long cross and three pellets visible.  Length: 19.08mm Width: 18.04mm Thickness: 7.65mm Weight: 4.59g
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-543BDE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section (it has a domed decorative obverse and flat reverse). The obverse consists of a small cross within a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 14 (crosses) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Excess material surrounds the edges of the object pattern. The token has a light grey coloured patina ac…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C1B2A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval tin pictorial issue main series token, dating to the early 13th century. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:72/Pl. 5; no. 55) illustrate a token which bears the same design.  Obverse: Cockeral walking left Obverse inscription: None Reverse: A Reverse inscription: None Dimensions: diameter: 16.13mm; weight: 0.75g. Reference: Mitchiner, M. and Skinner, A. 1983. English Tokens C.1200 - 1425. In Challis, C. and Blackburn, M. The British Numismatic Journal Volume 53 1984.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-71B9D9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of what may be a medieval copper alloy jetton or token of an uncertain type.  One face has a number of fleur-de-lys within a dotted border.  The other face has a barred cross with numerous small raised dots between the arms.  The object is in fair condition, is 19mm in diameter and weighs 0.68g.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 29th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-19C6BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy uniface token of of Powell type 12 (Quartered geometric). The token is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. One surface has a raised design of a central cross dividing the token into quarters, and further lines dividing each quarter into geometric segments. The reverse is flat and plain. The token is a mid to dark grey colour. It has a diameter of 16.14mm, is 2.79mm thick and weighs 3.40 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses including as weights, tickets and gaming tokens. They are believed to be locally p…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9AFD35
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy biface token of Powell type 3 (segments) and a Powell type 2 (hatching). The token would have been broadly circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section but has chips around its circumference. One surface has a worn, cast, raised design consisting of three raised lines radiating from the token's centre dividing the token into eight segements. These are not placed evenly and so divide the token into a series of irregularly sized segments.  This classifies as Powell type 3. The opposite surface has a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ardington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-433A44
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to early post-medieval penny sized 'Boy Bishop' token, dating to the period c.AD 1470-c.1539.  Rigold's (1978, 95) Bury Series I ('neat, inscribed Bury series'), Type J.  Obverse: [.INTERCE]DAT. PRO. NO -Mitre Reverse: AVE/ REX/ GEn/TIS.  - Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter. 
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: IOW-9CDE97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token or weight, c.AD 1100-1600. This token is circular in plan and D-shape in cross section. The top surface is heavily worn, with a raised rim around the edge and a slight dimple in the centre. It is most likely to date to the Medieval or early Post Medieval period. These types of weight have not been catalogued into a typology and so a more precise date cannot be given.  
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8806ED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead alloy possible token or gaming piece, c.AD 1300-1600. This possible token or gaming piece, circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The obverse is a C or crescent shape marking it. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with slight dimpling in the centre.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-59CB01
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1800. Powell Type 3 Powell classification system for lead token revision 2 (2010) comprising 8 segments the top segment gas a circular indentation. Rear appears to be offset cross. ead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. 
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-59ADB7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1800. Powell Type 3 Powell classification system for lead token revision 2 (2010) comprising 8 segments the top segment gas a circular indentation. Rear appears to be offset cross. ead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. 
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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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
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Record ID: LVPL-C6C2A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1300-1700). The object has a cream patina throughout and it is unclear as to whether the token is uniface, biface or undecorated, as both face appear to have decoration in the form of circular indentations however it is unclear if this is pitting or intentional. Dimensions: Diameter 25.9mm, Thickness 5.4mm, Weight 25.44g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C69BAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1300-1700). The design on the obverse depicts a cartwheel or starburst design with eight raised lines radiating from the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The token can be classified as Powell Type 3. The token has a mid to light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 16.4mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Weight 2.87g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-86629D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell type 14 dating c. AD 1400-1700. The token is disc-shape with worn tabs projecting from opposing edges and a flat reverse. The front face has a cast  raised cross design with four circular pellets - one in each angle - within a slightly raised, very worn, boarder. The patina is light grey. The token measures 18.7mm in length, 14.2mm in width and 2.5mm in thickness. It weighs 3 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-5D5559
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight for a noble, circular and uniface with a ship on one side, weight 5.56g, c.1350-1500
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-F54522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval uniface token, dating to c. AD 1400 to 1700. One side is decorated with raised decoration possibly depicting a bird with a cross above(Powell type 18). The reverse is undecorated. 
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DE7B20
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of medieval date, possibly of 14th century Pictorial or Geometric type. One side has an equal armed straight cross motif with cross hatched interior. The other is largely illegible but may have an expanding arm cross with concave sides or another type of motif. Both sides have double line external borders.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: SF-613659
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Boy Bishop token, of Series I worn, any lettering cannot be read. Obv: Mitre rev: long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.