Record ID: KENT-A0D365
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Early Medieval Visigothic or Merovingian pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (AD 527-565), probably dating to c.AD 527-565 Description: This tremissis is a Victory with palm and wreath type (VPW). The mint and moneyer are uncertain. Measurements: Diameter: 14.19 mm; Thickness: 1.0 mm, Weight: 1.42 g. Discussion: This coin is also recorded on the EMC at 2024.0017.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-67BAC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Merovingian copy of a gold solidus, dating to the 6th or early 7th century The obverse is obviously initially copied from a coin of Anastasius (AD 491-518), but the actual type with the emperor holding a cross on globe is later, in use from the reign of Justinian I (AD 527-68) onwards.  In fact, the reverse type suggests that the coin types are copied from a gold solidus struck at Constantinople for Justinian I (MIB 6), the prototype being struck AD 537-42.  The name of Justininian has been replaced with that of Anastasius.  Therefore the piece probably dates to the lat…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-008E1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval gold probable Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (527-565) probably dating to c.527-565 and minted in Southern Gaul or Northern Italy. VICTORIA  ACVSTORVM reverse type depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right. Legend: DN IVSTINI ANVS PF AVG  Reverse: Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Legend: VICTORIA  ACVSTORVM // CONOB. Measurements : Diameter: 14.19mm, thickness: 1.0mm, weight: 1.42g. D…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-07811C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early-medieval gold tremissis of the Merovingian 'National' series, c.AD584 - 750, struck at Quentovic (France) by the moneyer Dutta. Measurements: Diameter: 11.98 mm Thickness: 1.71 mm and Weight: 0.65 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-797F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval gold Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justin I (518-27) probably dating to the mid-late 520s, Tomasini Group JI3, attributed to Narbonne (France). Ref: Tomasini 1964: pl. X nos 216-7; Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC I): pl. 11 no. 189. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//CONOB Uncertain moneyer and mint. Obverse: DNIVST(I) / NVS PP AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest. Reverse: VICTORIA …
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BE2E34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval gold tremissis of uncertain type, probably belonging to the Merovingian 'mint and moneyer'/'national'  series dating to the period c.AD580-670. The 'obverse' shows a potential monogram with the letters AX to the side, and may be influenced by the mongrams seen of, for example, some of the Merovingian royal coins. The 'reverse' may show a devolved Victory, possibly facing. Measurements: 10mm in diameter and 1.38g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-44A3A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold Merovingian tremissis, 'mint-and-moneyer' or 'National' series dating to c.AD580-660/70, mint: possibly Allassac [ATACIACO; cf. Belfort 1892 nos 422-3] (Correze, Fr), moneyer: 'Frateciselo' [FRATECLISELO]. Ref: de Belfort 1892: p.123. The coin has a silvery appearance suggesting it belongs later in the series when gold content was declining, the metal often termed 'pale gold' with inceasing silver content. It may date more closely to c.AD640-60. The named moneyer FRATECLISELO is not listed in de Belfort's 1982-5 catalogue. Obverse: Diademed bust r…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-687A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed gold Early Medieval Merovingian ‘national series’ tremissis of an anonymous ruler dating AD 590-670. Prou 2724(?) Obverse: Head right with diadem(?) A or disconnected diadem tie behind, cross in front. Reverse: Cross pomeé on flat base, pellet in each quarter.  Measurements: 9.64mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight. Discussion: The exact attribution of this coin is uncertain but appears to bear some resemblance to the description of Prou no. 2724(?). The lack of inscription and relatively crude design also have some …
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-672C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold tremissis (pale shilling) of Two Emperors type dating c. 650-70. (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20, Metacalf 80?) Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a cross on a flat base. Reverse: Two half figures, seated on throne, stylized Victory/angel above, wings outstretched, groups of three pellets either side of Victory's head. Measurements: 13.34mm in diameter and 1.27g in weight. Discus…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-650E9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval gold psuedo-imperial tremissis in the name of Anastasius I dating to circa AD 491-518. Probably minted in Visigothic Spain or possibly Merovingian France. Obverse: head laureate right. Reverse: Victory advancing right holding wreath. Uncertain moneyer and mint. MEC 1, 177-185. EMC 2020.0021. Obverse (approximation): DN ANASTIAS VS [..] P F AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest.  Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintm…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-83554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Saint-Denis, ancient Catolacus (CATOLACO on coin), moneyer: Ebrigiselus (Ebregisilo on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 1479, Prou (1892) no. 835, Felder (2003) no. 892. Obverse: Diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: CATO[L]ACO+ (retrograde).  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +EBREGISILO. Measurements: 12.57mm in diameter, 1.27g in weight. Discussion: This coin shows significant finishing to t…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-83515A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Senlis, ancient Silvanectis (SCLLNECLIS on coin), moneyer: Bettone (BETONE on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 4128 var., Prou (1892) no. 1100 var. Obverse: Pellet diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: +BETONE+.  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +SCLL[NEC]LIS (retrograde). Measurements: 12.44mm in diameter, 1.3g in weight. Discussion: This coin 1 appears to be a previously unrecorded type though ap…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E4979A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold 'pseudo-Imperial' tremissis struck by the Merovingian Franks in the Lower Rhineland (MEC I.373; Belfort 5385-6, 5408), probably dating to the 560-70s. The design copies issues of Justinian I (AD527-56) or Justin II (565-78) but with heavily blundered inscriptions. Ref: Grierson and Blackburn 1986: 113-5; pl.19 no 373; Belfort 1894: 116-7,123. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//oOo Obverse (approximation): VTSΩNT - TRVSTRV; Degraded diademed and cuirasse…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: KENT-ABCB7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A chipped early-medieval pale gold shilling (aka thrymsa) of Two Emperors type (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20) dating c. 650-70. Refs: Sutherland 1948; North 1994; Gannon 2013: 94-5. The coin survives in two fragment, one a small portion of the outer edge above the top of the bust (obverse). This coin is otherwise in very good condition. Very pale gold, almost silver in colour.   Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7A24B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 580-670; mint: possibly Beauvais (ancient Bellovacum); moneyer: Aigoaldus. The inscriptions on both obverse and reverse are truncated, struck partially off the flan. The coin appears to be unlisted in de Belfort (1892-5) and Prou (1892). Obverse: '+[BE?, possibly BA?]LLOACV[S?..]'; Diademed and bust in right. Reverse: +AIGO[A?]LDVS. Long cross on globe on steps, a pellet in each lower quarter. Measurements: 11.8mm in diameter, 1.2g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-585A3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A modified gold pseudo-imperial tremissis of Anonymous issuer, minted at Arvernus by the moneyer Ursio likely dating c.AD 570-670. Obverse: Rosette diademed bust right, with detached lozenge diadem tie behind and detached rosette above. Legend: 'ARVER' retrograde. Reverse: Schematic Victory advancing right holding wreath and globus cruciger (cross on globe). Legend: 'O+SOI', 'VR[S]IO' in exergue. The reverse also has a large glob of added gold over much of the central design, possibly from another coin. Likely intended to increase the weight of an …
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B66422
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Pseudo-Imperial (probably Merovingian) tremissis of Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Obverse: D N ANASTA-SIVS P F AVC, Diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, diadem tie disconnected from diadem, star above head. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVII, Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//COIIOƆ. This is probably a Pseudo-Imperial issue from unclear mint (although probably Austrasian or Burgundian), for the official issue of Anastasius from Constantinople cf. MIBE, p.84, no. 12; MEC I p.115. Measurements: 15.2mm in diameter, 1.06mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BDF44E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hardly worn Early-Meideval gold tremissis of 'national civic' series origininating in Northern Frankia (modern France/Belguim), possibly minted at Silvanectis (Senlis, France) by the moneyer 'BABBA' or 'BVBBA', c. AD600. Obverse: A degraded pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, facing right. Inscription: "BABBA" (Retrograde) or 'BVBBA' Reverse: Globe and Cross. Incription: 'SILVATACAN' (starting at 6 o'clock) Measurements: Weight: 1.34g, Diameter 13.67mm, Thickness: 0.88mm Discussion: An almost identical coin to this exam…
Created on: Friday 16th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chislet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C6D398
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval (late 6th to 7th century) gold Merovingian tremissis (c.580-670) minted at Quentovic (France) by Dagulfus (Prou 1122; Lafaurie 1996 Dagulfus type 2). Refs: Prou 1892: 246; Lafaurie 1996: 196-7.' Obv.: Left-facing diademed bust; inscription starts at 3 o'clock and is retrograde. Leg.: 'VVIC IN PO[N]TI[O]'. Rev.: Inscription around a central motif described by Prou as 'some kind of tree', Lafaurie as 'feuille de vesce' (vetch, a kind of plant group). Leg.: from 8 o'clock, 'DAFVLFVS MNT'. Measurements: 10.95mm diameter, 1.35mm thick and 1.40g in weight.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-36855A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly chipped early-medieval gold tremissis of an anonymous 7th century ruler, dating to the period c.AD 640-660. Two emperors type probably dating, North (1994) No. 20, Metcalf no. 79-80. Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, legend mostly unclear or nonsense followed possiby by TIE. Reverse: No legend. Stylized figure of Victory enfolding the heads of two small busts. Very pale gold, almost silver in colour. This coin is in very good condition. Measurments: 12.48mm in diameter, 1.43mm thick and 1.26g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5DF4C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of the 'National' Coinage (c.AD580-670), uncertain mint and moneyer.
Created on: Sunday 18th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepherdswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-33C0D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
5th-7th Century. Gold, European imported Merovingian tremissis. Length 12.9mm, Width 11.7mm, Thickness 1.7mm, Diameter 12.9mm, Weight 1.26g. Obverse: Draped, diadem bust left. Struck off centre with only part of the legend 'NIS' visible behind the head, this could be the end of the mint name AVRELIANIS, the Latin for Orleans. [AVRELIA] (NIS) Reverse: A central cross, blank field and first section of the legend legible 'BERT', which could be for BERTVLFVS who was a moneyer at Orleans at this time. BERT (VL)[FVS]. Mint name: AVRELIANIS. Moneyer: Possibly BERTVLFVS. Die ax…
Created on: Monday 13th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-CDA6D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval gold coin.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-3FBF44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval gold coin: Thrymsa. Late 6th or early 7th century, c. 550-650.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hothfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1B73B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Broken half.of Early Medieval gold coin: Tremissis?
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-54E504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold thrymsa
Created on: Friday 16th February 2007
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-E1FA56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval gold tremissis. Mint is probably Thire in the Vendee region of Aquitaine. Moneyer is Aegulfomon.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-97ABD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very scratched and worn coin, possibly an Anglo-Saxon Thrymsa? of pale gold.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-22CA70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Merovingian gold solidus, minted at Marseilles in the name of Sigebert III (639-656). The coin has an attached mount indicating its reuse as a pendant. Discussion: This coin is recorded through the Early Medieval Corpus of Coin Finds: EMC 2005.0212
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-A936A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Frankish gold tremissis, with blundered Justin II or illiterate inscription, 6th century, as MEC groups 362-72 Obverse - diadem and draped bust right with distinctive pellet on chin. Reverse - Victory standing holding a cross in left hand.
Created on: Saturday 23rd October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F7D2F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Merovingian Tremissis minted at Reims (Marne).
Created on: Monday 10th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4A1EA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Merovingian gold solidus of Chlothar II. Marseilles mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hougham Without', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-676F06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
7th century gold thrymsa, c. 600-675 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2003
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: KENT-672777
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
7th century gold thrymsa, c. 600-675 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2003
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-014724
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
7th century gold thrymsa, c. 600-675 AD
Created on: Monday 30th June 2003
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT3937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: KENT1863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Thrymsa, early to mid 7th century
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2000
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT DEAL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT1850
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 14th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT HYTHE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 1998
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.