Record ID: KENT-7647AE
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Early-Medieval hooked tag (c.8 - 12th century), The tag is produced from one piece of sheet copper-alloy with two piereced attachment holes and appears to be undecorated. The tag is triangular with the single sharp hook extending from the narrow end. Length: 23.33mm, width: 15.35mm, thickness:1.95mm, weight: 2.42g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-74044F
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Early-Medieval to Medieval copper-alloy chape from the end of a scabbard, c.1000-1200 The chape is triangular in shape and made from one piece of copper-alloy folded in half leaving one open side and an opening at the top. Both sides of the chape have a simple open-work of three pierced circles. Due to wear the chape appears to be undecorated. The edges of the chape have been shaped into a series of angular projections rather than left as a straight edge. The folded side has two rectangular cut outs continuing the open-work style of decoration. The chape would have had an ex…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-4FABFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat of secondary phase, Series V (BM Type 7), dating to the period c. AD 720-725. Wolf and Twins/Bird on a Vine type. Mint uncertain. North no. 120 (p. 65);
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4F4592
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete complete copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape of medieval date, c 12th to 13th century AD. It is cast in one piece with a transverse fold to produce a symmetrical front and back plate and a U-shaped profile. It is trapezoidal in outline, with the remnant of a rivet hole placed centrally on one side of base of the chape. The plates are decorated with incisions, one face is decorated with a saltire, the other face is decorated with a vertical incision flanked by five transverse incisions. Weight:5.23g, length:16.62mm, width-upper edge: 22.25mm, lower edge: 14.92m…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4F0C48
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early post-Medieval (c.AD 1500-1650) cast copper alloy, one piece with moulded-relief on one surface, the other surface appears to be un decorated and is smooth, the aperture is well defined (width:11.45, length: 1.6mm). The hook has been lost at an historic break in the openwork collar. Early post-Medieval Class E, Type 2, shield shaped. Length:16.02mm, width: 15.52mm, thickness: 1.97mm, weight: 1.6g This clasp is similar to p.90, no.313; Hooked-Clasps and Eyes.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-4EC4D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval to High Medieval (AD 1000-1150) copper-alloy zoomorphic buckle fragment. The buckle survives only as a fragment roughly roughly a third of its full size and is sub-triangular shaped with a rectangular cross-section. The outer edge has a protruding sharp conical point likely a corner of a zoomormorphic design, with a head biting the bar at the top/outer edge. Between the head and point is a raised ovoid shape picked out by a ridge an opposing similar shape the other side of the point. There is a small nick and change in the frame shape at the bottom indi…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4D347B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast Roman (AD 100-200) copper-alloy, ram's head terminal, for the handle of a patera type pan. Description: The ram's head is moulded in relief with the horns curling around the ears with a moulded ridge between them on the top of the head. The face is solidly cast, with subtle defined but very clear facial features. The shaft survives only to a lmite extent flaring slightly from behind the head and is decorated with overlapping mouldings possibly implying a long fleece. The object is mottled various shades of light green and brown typical of patinated copper-alloy. Dimension…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-BB1AE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive. Mint of Aquileia. Diameter:17.06mm, thickness:1.78mm, weight: 1.93g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-BA5852
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Ceasar (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 330 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Mint of Arles. As RIC VII, p. 271, no. 346. Diameter:16.76mm, thickness: 1.75mm, Weight: 1.69 g
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-B9E891
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy highly worn/corroded Roman nummus of a late-Roman ruler, probably Valens (AD 364-78) (Reece Period 19), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. unkown ruler. Mint Unclear. Diameter: 15.28mm, thickness:1.29mm, weight:1.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-B87C0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, contemporary copy, dating to the period AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another, holding a shield inscribed VOT/P R, an altar below. Uncertain mint. Measurements: 15.01mm in diameter, 1.49mm thick and 1.39g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-B817D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy worn Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting a She-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. Mint of Trier. As LRBC p. 5, no. 58. Measurements: 16.5mm in diameter, 1.81mm thick and 1.73g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-28C659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), dating to the period AD 186-187 (Reece period 9). HILARITAS AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P reverse type depicting Hilaritas standing left holding branch and long palm. Mint of Rome. As BMC p. 801, no. 593; RIC III, no. 498. Weight: 29.36g, diameter: 29.36mm, thickness: 4.3mm
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-278939
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 168-171 (Reece Period 8). SALVTI AVG COS III S C reverse type depicting Salus standing left holding patera and sceptre, feeding snake coiled around an altar, S-C in the field. Obverse description: Laureate head right, drapery on shoulder Obverse inscription: M ANTONINVS [AVG TRP (XXIII, XXIIII, or XXV)] Reverse description: Salus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; at side, snake coiled around altar; S C in field. Reverse inscription: [SALVT]I-AVG COS (III) Weight: 25.31g, d…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2727BE
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub- triangular fragment from the rim of a cast, copper alloy, turned vessel, most probably a chafing dish of medieval or post medieval date (AD 1100-1700). The metal is mid grey, with some areas of light green corrosion, it has a smooth finish. The upper part of the vessel wall turns downwards slightly creating a flared opening. The lozenge shaped rim that protrudes out beyond the upward facing surface. The outer surface of the rim is decorated with two circumferential, raised (1.5mm wide) bands, 4.45mm apart and 4.2mm from the edge. There may have been othe raised decoration, but…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-261BA5
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A triangular fragment from the rim of a cast, copper alloy, turned vessel, most probably a chafing dish of medieval or post medieval date (AD 1100-1700). The metal is dark grey, with some small patches of light green corrosion and pitting, it has a smooth finish. The upper part of the vessel wall turns downwards slightly creating a flared opening. The thickened rim protrudes out beyond the upward facing surface. The outer face appears to be decorated with several circumferential, incised lines. The inner surface appears to be undecorated and is smooth. Length at rim: 38.39mm, thickne…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-94B77B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of unknown use or date. Description: The object is conical in shape; the inner surface is smooth, as is the flattened 3.75mm wide rim. The outer surface may have been smooth, but is now pitted. It is a light grey to pale cream colour. Measurements: Height:17.28mm, length:37.96mm, width: 33.83, thickness:3.75mm, weight: 51.96g. Discussion: This obejct's exact identity and age is uncertain. It maybe a bung or repair for a vessel or similar although its shape does not fit these examples. it does however appear to be complete as it has no rough edges or jagged…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: KENT-9411F2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but highly worn Medieval (AD 1150-1400) copper-alloy, rotary key. The openwork bow is circular and flat on both faces. It has an outer diameter of 13.70mm with the hole of 6.68mm diameter. The oval shank is mainly solid but appears to have been hollow at the simple bit. The key is corroded and there is no definition on the bit. Overall length: 33.44mm, Shaft - length: 19.40mm, width: 5.31mm, thickness: 3.3mm Bow - diameter: 13.70mm, thickness: 3.29mm Bit - length: 7.13mm, width:6.54mm, thickness2.78mm Weight: 5.07g Discussion: A similar key has been published …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-93C681
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Highly worn and abraded (undersized) Roman 4th century copper-alloy nummus (AE4) of the House of Constantine. Uncertain Emperor but likely Constantine I (r. 309-337),, Constantine II (r. AD 317-340) or Crispus (r. 317-326). BEAT(A) TRANQVILLITAS, globe on altar reverse type. Dating to the period of AD 321-324 (Reece Period 16). Minmark Illegible Measurements: diameter: 13.30mm, thickness: 1.61mm, weight: 1.18g
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: KENT-939098
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the house of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Possibly mint of Arles. Diameter: 15.51mm, thickness: 1.16mm, weight: 1.17g
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
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