Record ID: KENT-5D0872
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Gold solidus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392) dating the period c.378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two draped emperors nimbate, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe. Behind a victory, below a palm branch. Mint of Milan (Mediolanum), -//COM. As Hoxne no. 16; RIC IX, pp. 77-78, nos. 5e/8(a1). Coin has slight post-depositional folding to one edge. Measurements: 20.34mm in diameter, 1.27mm thick and 4.47g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-7C3C72
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gold jewellery, probably of Roman date. c.1st to 3rd century AD. Description: The fragment consists of a loop of filigree, circular in section, that is now broken at one end. The surviving part forms a straight section that terminates in an ovoid loop. This straight section is decorated with granulation, in the form of two pairs of spheres at each end and five in the centre. Attached to the back of the wire is an additional piece of sheet gold that forms two ovoid ‘ears’ in either side of the wire, each with an undulating surface. Measurements: L.: 14mm…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-DD7BC3
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stamped gold Roman apotropaic amulet, possibly dating to the 2nd century AD. Description: The amulet is formed from two stamped gold foil discs folded together the apex has a small tear likely where the amulet's now missing suspension loop was placed. The discs have been embossed in a repoussé style. The design consists of a central heavily lidded (evil/all suffering) eye surrounded by numerous protective symbols aligned radially and to attack the eye. These symbols are mostly animals and numbered on the image as follows: 1, thunderbolt; 2, long-necked bird or liza…
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-FF3B06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, gold finger ring, probably dating to the Later Roman Period (AD 300-400) Description: A small Roman gold finger-ring, the hoop and raised bezel slightly distorted. The hoop is circular in cross-section, milled on the inner surface and smooth on the outer. The bezel comprises a neatly-formed sub-circular setting, with a pair of gold grains fused to each side. The stone is missing. Measurements: Diameter:17.0 mm; band thickness: 1.20mm; height of bezel 2.22mm; width of bezel: 3.61mm; weight: 1.08g. Discussion: The ring is very small and may have belonged to…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5BEBAB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A distorted, complete gold and garnet finger ring dating to the Roman period, probably the 3rd century AD. Description: The ring has been compressed, giving it an almost pear-shaped profile but was originally polygonal with a raised bezel. The shoulders are expanded and the bezel section rectangular in shape. The bezel has a tear-shaped garnet, set within cell created from reserve metal. The ring band is made from hammered gold. The metal thickness varies from 0.8mm on the shoulders to 0.5mm on the lower parts of the hoop. Dimensions: Length: 18mm; Height (including setting)…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ropley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-756BA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Valentinian II, dating to c. AD 389-391 (Reece Period 21). Mint of Trier. RIC IX, p. 30, no. 90a; G. Depeyrot, Les monnaies d'or de Constantin II à Zénon (337-491), p. 124, no. 53/1. Obv. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG; Two nimbate emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them, a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm branch. Mint-mark: T R//COM Measurements: 21.2mm in diameter, 1.09mm thick and 4.48g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
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