Record ID: KENT-22651C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (1066-1087), 'Canopy' type dating to the period c.1070-72(?), mint: Canterbury, moneyer: Manna. North (1994 191)  no.843. Measurements: 19.28mm long, 9.44mm wide and weight: 0.58g
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D62338
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver coin: a Scottish penny of William I "The Lion" (AD 1165 - 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars) phase B, (Spink S5031) dating from AD 1205-1230; moneyer: Henri le Rus; Mint: Perth. Ref: Spink 2015, 14.  Measurements: 19.74mm in diameter and 1.42g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: KENT-AD68AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval Anglo-Gallic billon denier of Henry VI of England (1422-61) as King of France (1422-1453), mint: Saint-Lô (France), mint mark: Lis. Duplessy No.449. Obverse : Lis and Leopard, passant left. Mullet stop. Legend : +hENRICVS.REX. Reverse : Short cross pattee. Mullet stop. Legend : +TVRONVS.FRANCIE. Measurements : diameter 20.42mm and weight 0.81g.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-6E9709
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Medieval Scottish penny of Alexander III (AD 1249-1286), second coinage, class Mb2 (Spink S5054) dating to the period AD 1280-c.1292. Total mullet points of 25 point reverse, three mullets of six points in first three quarters and one star of seven points in fourth quarter. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Measurements: 19.78mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6E810A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Alexander III (1249-1286 AD), first coinage (voided long cross and stars), type IIId or IV (Spink S5043 or 5044), dating to c1250-1280. Moneyer: Alexander. Mint: Aberdeen or Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 17. Measurements: 16.98mm in diameter and 0.72g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E60F28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E / F mule (North 1373 / 1374; Spink 1744 / 1746) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69. The coin is in good condition, with a small crease on one side of the flan. On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E; the reverse has a trefoil of pellets in one quarter on the reverse, characteristic of Class F. Measurements: Diameter - 32mm and Weight - 7 grams Discussion: The Class E / F…
Created on: Friday 14th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D06625
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold and gemstone annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1350). Description: The brooch is bent at numerous points and so it is not possible to know its original form and whether it lay flat or rose towards the centre. In cross-section, the frame is sub-rectangular, having slightly rounded internal and external edges due to the application of cord-effect wire. The surface of the frame has filigree decoration in the form of conical, spiralling coils of the same corded wire. Generally, these have been applied in two rows: the inside row being made up of smaller coils…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D6B581
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Two silver groats (fourpence) of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). c.1422-1427 AD found in close association. Description: Coin 1: Slightly worn silver Medieval groat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). Annulet issue dating to the period c.1422-1427 AD, young bust. Calais mint. Initial mark II/II. North (1991) no.1427 Measurements: 27.66mm in diameter and 3.79g in weight. Coin 2: A slightly worn and abraded silver Medieval groat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). Annulet issue dating to the period c.1422-1427 AD, young bust. Calais mint. Initial mar…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C91B0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver petit denier of the Duchy of Brabant in the name Henri II (1235-1248) or Henri III (1248-1261) dating c.AD1235-1248; mint: Leuvan (probably). cf. De Witte nos 59-62, 65, 67. Ref: De Witte 1896 (vol. I) plate III. The coin is very worn on the reverse with a small crack visible in the flan. Measurements: Diameter:12.29mm; thickness: 0.75mm; weight: 0.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-7EA641
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but damaged gilt silver finger ring of post-medieval date (1600-1700). Description: The ring is generally D-shaped in cross-section and is formed by a band of joined equal-sized circular pellets, one of which is missing at the site of a break. Each pellet has a flat base, rises slightly to create a cylindrical profile, and has a slightly domed top, however it is not clear whether they are hollow or solid. The band of pellets is joined at the top and bottom to separate strips of wire. Each wire has a crimped edge, which attach to the upper and lowers edges of the band, …
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-69BC97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Stephen (AD 1135 - 1154). Cross moline with fleurs in angles reverse, Watford type (c. AD 1136 - 1145). Possibly minted at Shrewsbury (or Nottingham) by Eben. North (1994, 203) no.873. BMC i. Eben appears to be a new moneyer for the Shrewsbury mint. Measurements: 20mm and 0.92g in weight.
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D2C986
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A sheet metal three piece copper-alloy Medieval strap end dating from the second half of the 14th century. Description: The strap-end is formed from two sheets of copper alloy sandwiching a cast copper-alloy spacer and all held together by two rivets, one at the attachment end and one at lower end just prior to the terminal knop. The bottom rivet is broken leaving the object fragile. The plates are sub rectangular in plan, tapering slightly towards the closed end which is pointed and terminates in a small collared knop. The attachment is finished leaving it slightly concave. The …
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-297CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I 'the Lion' of Scotland (1165-1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A, (Spink S5027) dating to AD c.1195-1205. Moneyer: Walter. Mint: Perth. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 14. Measurements: 18.94mm long (original diameter), 8.56mm wide, 0.61mm thick and 0.5g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-5E2B20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and cracked silver medieval groschen of the city Köln (Cologne), Germany. Probably dating to c.1475, minted at Köln, mm cross fleury. Noss (1929) No 11; Saurmasche no 2830 (illustration no 1502). Obverse: Shield of arms of the city of Köln, in trilobate tressure of three fleury arches. Legend: '+IASPAR/MELChIO/BALThAS'. Reverse: Long triple-stranded cross fleury, with central quatrefoil within lozenge dividing legend in two lines. Legend: '+GROS/SVS C[IV]/ITATS/COLONI // AGR/PIA/OLI/DCE'. Reverse of the coin, in particularly shows evidence of double striking amongst cen…
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-3D031C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn medieval silver penny of King Stephen (AD 1135 - 1154). Cross moline with fleurs in angles reverse (Watford type) dating to the period c. AD 1136 - 1145 (North 874; Type 1), moneyer: Ravlf, mint: Rye. North (1994, 203). Measurements: 18.01mm in diameter, 0.79mm thickness and 1.28g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D29B09
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast and engraved medieval gold and enamel iconographic signet ring probably dating to the 15th or early 16th century. Description: The ring has a simple round loop with D-shaped cross-section. It has a high circular bezel engraved with the head of a bull, with the letter ‘e’ (or ‘t’ or ‘r’) between the horns of the bull, all within a cabled border. The horns of this bull are presented vertically, rather than horizontally. Its ears are angled diagonally upwards at 2 and 10 o’clock. Its snout is closed. It has a low poll. Framing the bez…
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-865B37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Medieval penny William I 'The Lion' of Scotland (1165 - 1214), Short Cross, Phase B (posthumous issue?), bust III dating from c. AD 1205 - 1230, moneyer Hue and Walter Mint: Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Spink (2003) no. 5029. Measurements: 18.76mm long, 0.87mm wide, 0.91mm thick and 1.38g in weight. This coin has the same obverse reading as Burns 1887 figs 58-60 +LI WIER:ELT but a different reverse die compared to those listed. This coin has three stars of six points and one of five and reads +hVEWALTO without a colon stop. The same reading and combination o…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-5CAB0B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1270 - 1400. Description: The strap-end is broken into two pieces and represents the front of the composite clasp. It comprises a trapezoidal box plate, open at one end and closed at the other, with an elaborately decorated circular panel and zoomorphic clasp terminal with transverse piercing. The box plate is decorated on the upper surface with incised parallel lines; narrowing towards the decorative ring where it expands into a stepped terminal. The ring is beaded with two draped figures facing each other without in it. …
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-E4E114
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval cast copper-alloy suspension mount for a purse or other small item c.1250-1400 Description:The mount is formed from two equal semi-circular arches meeting at the centre with the outer ends of the projecting as straight attachment bars with squared end knops. An outer face is visible having been slightly bevelled along the arches leaving them angular D-shaped in cross-section with more rounded outer edges. Clear filing marks are visible from finishing. it has an even green patination. Measurements: 31.51mm long, 8.57mm wide, 1.73mm thick and 1.31g in weight. Discuss…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-C62FFF
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, Medieval, silver seal matrix with a central Roman intaglio probably dating to the 14th century. Description: The matrix consists of a slightly convex, oval die face with bevelled sides and a plain reverse. The silver, oval frame and back is cast as a single piece with a suspension loop with circular aperture set at the apex. The suspension loop is formed from a strip of silver that has been bent back on itself and soldered to the frame. The upper surface of the silver frame of matrix has an inscription in upper case letters that reads; + SIGILLV :SECRETI, (Latin for â…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Nicholas At Wade', grid reference and parish protected.