Record ID: KENT-E90DF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman silver denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to AD 64-65, Reece Period 3. Description: This denarius is the IVPPITER CVSTOS reverse type and minted in Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads IMP [NERO CAESAR] AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, the inscription reads IVPPITER CVSTOS. Measurements: Diameter: 17.2 mm; Thickness: 1.99 mm and Weight: 3.01 g. Discussion: See Seaby, No.123 and RIC I, No.53.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D6A962
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman silver Denarius of Vitellius (AD 69), dating to AD 69 (Reece Period 3). Description: CONCORDIA P R reverse type, depicting Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 18.5 mm and Weight: 2.32 g. Discussion: As RIC Vol I, Vitellius 66.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F530A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175 - 192), dating to AD 192 (Reece period 9). Description: Reverse type depicting Roma standing r., holding spear, clasping hands with Fides, standing l., holding standard; star in field. Appears to be avariant with S C outside figures instead of between. Measurements: Diameter: 28.9mm; weight: 13.19g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-079FF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Otho (AD 69) dating to the period 9 March - mid-April, AD 69 (Reece period 3). Description: PONT MAX reverse depicting Ceres standing left, with two corn ears and a cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 261, no. 20var. Measurements: Diameter: 20.3 mm; Weight: 30.9 g. Discussion: As discussed in SUR-7A2E23, this is a denarius variant of the listed aureus type in RIC. Two examples of this type are known in the British Museum: 1867,0101.1628 and 2005,0834.1, with another three recorded by the PAS: BH-F5BD67,&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-095853
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly chipped Roman copper alloy sestertius of Faustina II - Diva Faustina, Rome, c AD175-176 (Reece Period 8). Description: SIDERIBVS RECEPTA reverse type with Diana standing right holding torch in both hands, crescent behind neck. Measurements: Diameter: 29.8mm; Weight: 13.83g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F8AB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-11 (Reece Period 5), COS V S P QR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC II, no. 128. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-31C24A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver Denarius of Otho (AD69). Obverse: Head of Otho, bare, right. Inscribed[ IM] OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. Reverse type SECVRITAS P R:  Depicts Securitas, draped standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Minted in Rome. Reece period 3A or 4 As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 260, nos. 8, 10.
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-24C3B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete  worn Roman copper Sestertius of Trajan dating from AD 114-117. Obverse features Laureat right, draped with inscription [IMP.CAES] TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG.GER.DAC.P [.M.TR.P.COS.VI.P.P]. Reverse of coin is very worn with no inscription legible, but a draped standing figure is still visible. Possibly Providentia standing l., resting elbow on column and pointing to a globe at her feet. (Mattingly 1926 pg 291- No. 661) SPINK 3189). inscription[ PRO.AVG.SENATVSPOPVLVSQVEROMANVS S.C.]. Mint of Rome. 
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-A4C7EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman republican silver denarius of L. Pomponius Molo, dating to c. 97 BCE ( Reece Period 1). NVM͡A·POM͡PIL reverse type depicitng Numa Pompilius, holding litus, standing right before altar to right of which is victimarius left, leading goat. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 332, no. 334/1. Measurements: Diameter: 18.4mm; weight: 3.43g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SUR-7EF5B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Elagabalus dating to AD 221 (Reece period 10). P M TR P IIII COS III P P reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and flying behind, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; in field, star. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV Elagabalus 40b.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7A3B8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of commodus (AD177-192). Obverse Laureate head right; M COMMODVS [AN]TON AVG PIVS. Reverse of Minerva advancing right, aiming spear and holding shield; owl to right; [TR] P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP Reece period 9 AD183-4, Mint of Rome. RIC III no. 72
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7976A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Faustina II (c.AD128-175), (AD 147-175), struck under Antoninus Pius, c. AD 145-61. Obverse of right-facing coiffed and draped bust; FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse of Spes holding flower and raising skirt; AVGVSTI PII FIL. RIC III. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 93, no. 497.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-817552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An icomplete and worn silver plated radiate of Gordian III (238-244), dating to the period AD 238-244 (Reece Period 12). Uncertain reverse type depicting unceratin standing figure. Uncertain mint.  Measurements: Diameter: 21.8mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 2.73g
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-D0CD13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, silver radiate of Gordian III (238-244), dating to the period AD 238-239 (Reece Period 12). IOVI CONSE-RVATORI reverse type. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, no. 2. Measurements: Diameter: 21.48mm; thickness: 2.23mm; weight: 5.32g It was suggested that this was unusual. It does have a thick flan and is heavy at 5.32g.  However, Roger Bland, the world authority on the coinage of Gordian, has recorded specimens of up to 5.8g for his forthcoming edition of RIC. In addition the edges are slightly bevelled, giving the impression tha…
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-3D3A3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestersius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 138-180) dating to the period 164-165. TR POT V IMP II COS II S C depicting Lucius Verus, in military dress, standing left between four standards, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand.  Measurements: diamater: 27.9mm, weight: 14.95g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-01961A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). Reverse type depicting a standing figure left, possibly leaning on column. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II no. 661 for a possible reverse type.  Measurements: diameter: 29.6mm; weight: 10.62g
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FCF588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 12221; RIC V.1, no. 193.
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-599057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating AD 67-68. (Reece Period 3). The reverse depicting an aquila right between two standards. Mint of Rome. RIC volume I, p.154 no.68; Sear 1947. Measurements: diameter: 17.85mm; thickness: 2.25mm and weight: 3.34g.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D6E569
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as or dupondius of Faustina II (AD147-175) struck under Antoninus Pius, probably dating to the period c.AD 153-155 (Reece period 7). Possibly FELICITAS, S C, reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus with hand on hip. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 193, no. 1395; BMC no. 2817. This is possible a Coin of British Association as noted by Walker in his report on the coins from Sacred Spring at Bath (Walker, 1988: pp. 295 & 299, nos. 437-468).
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-9D1DBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably IVNO, S C, reverse type depicting Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre, peacock at feet(?). Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 345, no. 1645.  Measurements: diameter: 29.7; thickness: 5mm; weight: 20.56g
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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