Record ID: PUBLIC-9E7682
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval copper alloy French 'Bear' jetton circa late 14th to early 15th century. The obverse has a bear in front of a three single stemmed flowers, with the legend + CEST LA MALLE BEST The reverse has a triple voided cross fleuretty with lis in the angles all within a four arched tressure. It has the letters A V E M in the outer angles formed by the tressure. From the Languedoc region of southwest France.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3F3BB2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy late medieval bar mount probably dating to c.1350-1450. Large round central lobe with two smaller terminal lobes that have holes for rivetting to leatherwork. (One rivet remains). The central lobe is decorated by transverse line cross-hatching.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6C6D27
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy socketed axe dating from the Late Bronze Age, that is c. 1000-800BC. South Eastern Type. The body is sub-rectangular in plan and wedge shaped in profile. Casting seams are present on both sides indicating a two piece mould. Most of the socket and securing loop are missing probably broken in antiquity as the broken edges have the same dark green patina as the surviving body. The socket has a double groove pattern around its circumference just below the lip. The blade, which is solid, flares out to a curved pronounced blade edge. Generally the overall thick…
Created on: Monday 30th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D7F93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman coin; a very worn and corroded copper alloy follis of Constantine I, circa 310-317. The obverse shows little more than a bust facing right. The reverse has Sol standing facing left with C & S in the central fields either side. (Reverse type is SOLI INVICTO COMITI)
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-81E057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Dutch duit dated 1741. The obverse has the word HOLLANDIA with the date 1741 below. The reverse features a rampant lion holding a banner and standing above a gate.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2012
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-34EE37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver sixpence of James 1st dated 1603 from the first coinage with a thistle mintmark. Obverse features a right facing crowned bust with the numerals VI behind and the inscription JACOBVS*DG*ANG*SCO*FRA*ET*HIB*REX The reverse has a shield with the royal arms and the date 1603 above. The reverse inscription is EXERGAT* DEVS*DISSIPENTVR*INIMICI
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-35B0F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver 'cut half' penny circa 1154-1247 of uncertain ruler.. Obverse has facing bust holding sceptre in right hand. Reverse has small cross with four pellets in each quarter. Mint and moneyer illegible due to wear.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3E5578
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy clothing fastener of the 'hooked tag' type probably dating to the 15/16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E6EC1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper alloy trade token with the letters P above TR on the obverse face. Probably dating from the 17th/18th centuries. The reverse features a shield. No part of the inscription can be read with any certainty.
Created on: Saturday 7th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2C6358
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped silver Spanish one reales 'pillars and waves' type cob. Struck at the colonial mint at Potosi in Bolivia during the reign of Philip 4th and dated 1658. The assayer mark is E (Antonio de Ergueta) and the weight is 2.5 grams. The obverse central field has two upright pillars with fleur type tops and waves formed by curved lines beneath them. There are two equidistant horizontal lines that cross the pillars forming nine squares. Within these squares are the letters : P 1 ? PI VS V E 58 I The only visible obverse inscription is the date 165…
Created on: Friday 27th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-62F4B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver 'cut half' penny of King John 1199-1216. (class 5B) struck in London, Obverse has facing bust and a visible inscription of NRICV The reverse has a small cross with four pellets in each quarter and the visible inscription is N*LVND and a cross pattee initial mark.
Created on: Monday 30th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-816F73
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt fitting from the post medieval period probably dating between 1500-1650. It has a trefoil head which still has the remains of an iron rivet in its centre. Only one suspension loop remains from its original two. Floral leaf pattern over upper surface. The reverse is both plain and flat.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-81AC52
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy medieval French jetton circa 1400-1500. The obverse has three fleurs within a shield but no legible inscription. The reverse has a triple lined cross within a four arched tressure but no further legible detail due to wear.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sholden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-420264
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop buckle c/w plate circa 1300-1500. The frame is D shaped with a narrowed strap bar complete with its copper alloy pin. The incomplete plate is attached to the strap bar by being bent around it.
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eythorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-406572
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver 'short cross cut quarter coin' (probably class 6B) of Henry 3rd circa 1216-1272. The visible obverse has a facing bust with the inscription VSR*. The reverse has a small cross with four pellets in the quarter and the visible inscription is ON*C
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1A2F45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn hammered silver penny of Edward 2nd 1307-1327. Obverse has a facing bust with a cross pattee initial mark and the inscription + EDWAR ANGL DNS HYB (probably class 11) The reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each quarter and the inscription CIVI TAS CAN TOR (Canterbury mint)
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-41AC81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double loop trapezoidal buckle circa 1620-1680. Ovoid knops on the corners of the frame and lobed protrusions on the strap bar. The pin notch bar also has three small lobed protrusions for decoration.
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eythorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-836892
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and clipped hammered silver penny possibly of Richard ll 1377-1399. The only legend that is visible is on the obverse and appears to be RICARD. The obverse has a crowned bust facing whilst the reverse has a long cross with trefoils in each quarter. The style of the crown and the trefoils are similar to coins from this period.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0E5A94
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness fitting of probable medieval to post medieval date. It consists of a 13mm scallop decorated strap fitting connected to a 12mm offset loop by an 11mm semi-circular sectioned bar. The bar has two decorative raised collars at the junction with the strap fitting end. The reverse is both plain and flat. Probably a bit-link to attach the reins to the cheek piece.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8638F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, 'SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE', uncertain mint (364-378 AD; Reece issue period 19)
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.