Record ID: KENT-AD33BD
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ring-shaped probable bead, possibly of Iron Age or Roman in date. c. AD 800BC-410. Description: The bead is in the form of annular ring with a medium central hole. The circumference of the ring does have a slightly raised ridge. The central perforation is cylindrical The object is a mid grey-green colour. The bead does have surface wear and pitting present. Measurements: 12.175mm in diameter, 4.67mm thick and 2.44g in weight. Discussion: Dating is uncertain and such beads are known from the Bronze Age to the Anglo-Saxon period, complicating this most of these p…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-4D8A9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn Iron Age cast copper-alloy Thurrock/ Kent Primary type potin / cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci (c.120-100 BC). ABC120, BMC 660-66, VA 1402-42. Some casting sprue remains. Measurements: 20.39mm at widest point with sprue, 16.63mm in diameter, 3.6mm thick and 3.62g in weight. Discussion: Thurrock / Kent Primary potins are closely linked to continental examples and a number of the sub-types classified as Thurrock or Kent Primary types may be continental rather than of the Cantiaci.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2CAC8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: 18.62mm in diameter, 2.86mm thick and 5.91g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been produced."
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2E7B1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age cast copper-alloy unit or 'potin' of primary phse degraded 'Thurrock' type of the Cantiaci dating to c.175 - 140 B.C, ABC type 120, Van Arsdell type 1426-38, Hobbs type 663-65, and Spink type 62. Obverse: degraded head of Apollo left.Reverse: degraded bull. Measurements: 18.63mm in diameter, 2.59mm thick and 2.65g in weight.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2019
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Record ID: KENT-3EFA3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete late Iron Age (c. 125 - 110 BC) potin cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci. Flat Linear type Holman type C3/-. The reverse is almost illegible and much of potin's flan is missing, meaning Holman reverse type is illegible. Measurements: 17.34mm in diameter, 1.19mm thick and 0.93g in weight.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-904BA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age cast copper-alloy unit or 'potin' of primary phse degraded 'Thurrock' type of the Cantiaci dating to c.175 - 140 B.C, ABC type 120, Van Arsdell type 1402-1442, BMC 660-66. Obverse: Head of Apollo left. Reverse: Degraded bull, MA above Measurements: 16.31mm in diameter, 4.07mm thick and 3.07g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
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Record ID: KENT-E3747C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Late Hallstatt brooch dating to the Middle Iron Age, c. 450-300 BC. Hawkes and Hull Hallstatt D Group L. Description: The brooch has a rounded hollow bow at one end of which is a sub-rectangular rounded extension which contains a pair of small round apertures to hold the iron spring and pin; although both are missing, a small fragment of the bar running through this aperture remains and is composed of iron. A bow has a raised beaded decorative ridge running from top to bottom along the bow's length. The opposite end comprises the sub-triangular cat…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E3DF87
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age bridle fitting or strap union c.50 BC - AD 120 Description: The object is flat and in plan is formed by two double ended geometric 's-scrolls' back to. These two 'S-scrolls' are wider at the middle, where they meet. Each 'S-scroll' arm finishes smaller inwards facing curl, although only one remains mostly intact. At the widest points of each 'S-scroll' is a circular cell that has a central hole through it. These cells likely contained either red enamel (possibly red and yellow chequerboard) or red coral, now missing. The object arms are…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: KENT-CBB462
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold late Iron Age (c.60-50 BC) 'Gallo-Belgic E' uniface stater of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, (as ABC 16 / VA 50-56, Scheers Class II type). Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. Measurements: 15.97mm in diameter and 6.16g in weight Discussion: From BERK-A92065 "Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are freque…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chartham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-22584C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the Kent Region / Eppillus, dating to the period AD 1-15, 'Epillus Bull and Eagle' type. Obverse: EPPIL / [COF,] A butting bull right. Reverse: A spread eagle standing, head right. As ABC, p. 42, no. 411; BMC nos. 1139-1141. Measurements: 14.5mm in diameter, 2mm thick and 2.21g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E181EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Iron age bow brooch of continental Knotenfibeln type, dating to the period c.100-50 BC. Description: The brooch consists of a large four-coiled spring, the internal chord now missing. The head is triangular and flat which is separated from the bow by a simple boss comprised of a thick central 'bead', flanked at either side by a single horizontal collar. Below this, the tapering bow is lightly facetted. The bow continues to an old break just prior ot which is an incomplete openwork catchplate. The brooch has a light green patination with some dark b…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-342A39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy late Iron age Flat linear cast bronze unit or 'potin' dating of the Cantiacii to c.85-70 BC. Obverse:Outline bust right with large central pellet. Reverse: Outline Ball butting left, with two crescents large central pellet. Signficant casting sprue and flash remains indicating poor casting. Holman type E1/2-1b, Measurements: 15.79mm in diameter, 2.12mm thick and 1.52g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-EFA080
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69-3.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-5CD5D1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Iron Age copper-alloy probable strap fitting, dating to c. 100BC-100AD. Description: The object is made up of a triangular frame with integral irregularly sized sub-spherical knops at each corner. The arms of the frame have a flattened oval cross section. The frame and knops are heavily patinated a mottled light green colour and are slightly pitted. Measurements: 19.68mm wide, 20mm long, 8.37mm thick at the largest knop (frame 3.73mm thick) and 5.57g in weight. Discussion: This object fits a group of supposed strap ffitings typified by rounded knops att…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-577949
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to Cunobelin, dating to the period c. AD10-40, 'Cunobelinus classic' type. ABC 2804, BMC 1834. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, legend CA-MV Reverse: Horse left, floral motif above. Legend: CVNO below. Measurements; 17.18mm in diameter and 5.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FC561B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Iron age bow brooch of continental Knotenfibeln type, dating to the period c.100-50 BC. Description: The brooch is missing most of its coils with the two coils of the left side of the spring remaining although the outer one is bent outwards. The head is very thin an nearly indistinguishable from the start of the bow, though slightly wider and has a rounded terminal. The bow has a large arched bow with a simple boss comprised of a thick central 'bead' with two incised parallel lines horizontally aligned across it, it is flanked on either side by a d…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-572E4C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of five Iron Age coins made up of three gold staters and two silver units dating to the period AD 10-40. Coin 1- KENT-799636: A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Cunobelinus Linear X-type type. Vertical corn ear with a central stalk. CA at left side, MV at right side and a letter X under the A. Reverse depicts horse right with ladder mane and horizontal branch above. Pellet above and below the branch. CVN below horse. ABC p. 136, no. 2774. Measurements: diameter: 15.8mm; weight: 5.44g Coin 2- …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-7A9D50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly struck uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530. Measurements: 9.67mm in diameter, 2.94mm thick. 1.65g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-7F1115
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Fragment of copper-alloy probable Colchester derivative brooch likely c. 15 BC - AD 100. Description: The fragment represents the openwork catch plate and foot terminal of a brooch. Its' upper surface of the bow has a raised cast ridge by way of decoration along the bow. The bottom of the catch plate remains folded at right angles to rest the pin in. It has a light green patin. Measurements: 44.07mm in length, 21.21mm high, 7.05mm wide and 5.38g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-29A03E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic Ab stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, 'Broad Flan Left Type'. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Distinct trefoil eyes. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above. As ABC, p. 28, no. 4; VA 12; LT 7886, Sills, 2003: pp. 140-159, nos. 286-303, Measurements: 20.1mm in diameter and 7g in weight.
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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