Record ID: KENT-F43004
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially worn medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272) minted at London by Nichole 1216-1217. Short Cross class 7cA, North (1994) no. 980 A. Measurements: 18.74mm in diameter, 0.74mm thick and 1.34g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F344B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf2, minted at Durham with Cross Moline Initial mark, between 1306-1307 under Bishop Bek (1285-1311). North (1991) no.1041. Measurements: 17.96mm in diameter, 0.93mm thick and 1.32g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F2E15E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy probable double-loop annular buckle, dating c. AD 1350-1650. Description: The buckle frame is circular with a mid the bar creating two back to back D-shaped loops. The frame has a D-shaped cross-section with the upper facing being convex. The frame has been finished with some limited bevelling. The frame is a mottled grey-green colour. Measurements: 34.98mm in diameter, 2.82mm thick and 7.36g in weight. Discussion: Buckles of this form and size are difficult to date but a range from contexts spanning the mid 14th-mid 17th centuries are…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-9D33EB
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of an early medieval gold and garnet cross pendant. Description: The fragment comprises one complete and three partial arms of the cross (the fourth lost completely) arranged around a central circular setting. It is made from gold sheet and decorated with filigree and red stone settings, probably garnets. The central circular setting comprises a large, flat-topped garnet set within a sheet gold collar with beaded wire border. Projecting from this, the complete cross-arm is sub-triangular in plan, narrowing towards the junction with the central circular setting. The lower e…
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Folkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9C0DD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96), dating to AD 93-94 (Reece period 4). IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P reverse type depicting Minerva advancing right brandishing a javelin and holding a shield. Mint of Rome. RIC II, Domitian 175 (second edition RIC II no. 761). RSC II Domitian 283b. Measurements: 18.78mm in diameter, 1.89mm thick and 2.75g in weight. Discussion: This find of two Roman silver coins (this examples and KENT-5B2018) of the same (close) date from the same field (c. 78m apart) with all probability relates to the same loss or depositional event. They…
Created on: Friday 20th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8BED3B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but heavily worn gilt-silver posie/posy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date, c.16th century. Description: The ring has an evenly well-formed band, D-shaped cross section. The interior circumference has an incised inscription typical of the type, in block capitals, it reads '+VERTV PASETH RICHES'. The initial mark is indeterminate. The exterior surface of the ring is undecorated with some evidence of heavy wear, gilding remains only on the inner band. There is break in the band halfway around which was filled with dirt on its discovery. Measurements: 25.06mm in diameter…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8ABA8B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post-Medieval copper-alloy jetton of issued at Nuremberg by Hanns Schultes III, 1608-1612. Rose and orb type, '+GLICK KVMPT VON GOT IST WAR', (translated as: Truly, Happiness comes from God.) quatrefoil stops and initial marks. As Mitchiner (1988) no. 1405, but different stops as seen on HAMP-A5CBA8, SUR-3C85A4 and CORN-A4D618. Measurements: 21.45mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and 0.76g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: KENT-881699
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled post-medieval copper-alloy traders 'Conder' token halfpenny of William Parish dated 1794. Obverse: Initials 'WP' lamb above. date '1794' below. Legend: 'ROMNEY MARSH HALFPENNY' starting at 7 o'clock. Reverse: 'Figure of Justice standing holding a pair of scales and sword'. Legend: 'FOR THE HONOR AND USE OF TRADE' Rim: 'PAYABLE AT W . PARRIS DIMCHURCH' Measurements: 28.94mm in diameter, 1.79mm thick and 8.49g in weight Discussion: William Parish owned 4 High Street, Dymchurch from 1784 to 1837
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-87CA25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heavily worn and clipped silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Uncertain Issue, dating between 1561-1603. Coin's obverse is illegible and only the reverse shield is visible, but this indicates the reverse legend was clipped away. Measurements: 17mm long, 9.4mm wide, 0.72mm thick and 0.57g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-87A40F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), probably dating to the period c.AD 127-128 (Reece period 6). [COS III] reverse type probably depicting Pudicitia seated left, globe in exergue. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 361, no. 179 passim for the reverse type. The copper-alloy core is visible beneath the silver plating due to corrosion of the surfaces. Measurements: 18.58mm in diameter, 2.78mm thick and 1.86g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: KENT-87180C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of a nummus in the name of the usurper Magnentius (AD 350-353), copying a coin dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE [DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)] reverse type, depicting two Victories holding a wreath inscribed with blundered 'VOT/ V/MVLT/X' legend appearing to read instead 'VOT/VMLT/X'. uncertain mint prototype/ Measurements: 19.61mm in diameter, 1.69mm thick and 2.74g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-76E6B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus possibly of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Measurements: 16.88mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and 1.05g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-76BC67
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 AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). APOLLINI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a Griffin left. Mint of Rome. cf. Cunetio, p. 120, no. 1351. Measurements: 20.32mm in diameter, 1.91mm thick and 2.95g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2018
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Record ID: KENT-732442
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn and heavily corroded Medieval gilt copper-alloy Limoges mount dating to c. AD 1150-1300. Description: The mount is T-shaped in plan and flat in section. At the centre of the is a decorative representation of the of the eagle of St. John in relief. The eagle is haloed with its head looking left and the tips of each wing pointing to the upper corners of the cross. Additional detail is unclear due to wear. Incised detail is used to define facial features and feathers, with long lines on the wings and pocks on the neck and breast. The eagle sits within two borders…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-727269
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing token of Charles I (1625 -1649), dating from 1625-1634. Type 1 or type 2, Richmond "rounds" or transitional. Uncertain initial mark and sub type. Measurements: 16.61mm in diameter, 0.76mm thick and 0.35g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-723877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn and slightly clipped/abraded post-medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649). Group D, dating to AD1639-1641. Initial mark: illegible (two pellets or triangle) North (1991, 163) 2271. Inner circles both sides.. Measurements: 13.61mm in diameter, 0.42mm thick and 0.33g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-71DDF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval Irish silver shilling of James I (1603-1625). Second Coinage (1604-1607), Third Bus (square cut beard). Initial marks: Martlet. Spink (2002) no. 6515. Measurements: 28.85mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 3.73g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-713271
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, abraded and slightly clipped Thistle and Rose penny of James I (r.1603-1625), second coinage (1604-1619). North (1991) no. 2106/1. No mintmarks. Measurements: 13.65mm in diameter, 0.45mm thick and 0.31g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-0DD8D3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and slightly worn cast copper-alloy socketed axehead of Late Bronze Age date (c. 1000 - c.800 BC). Description: The object has a narrow sub-rectangular body, slightly narrower in the middle flaring towards the blade end and slightly towards the haft end. In plan the blade is wide and flaring creating a crescentric cutting edge. What is left of the socket is socket is sub-rectangular in cross section. The socket of the axe is sub-rectangular with patinated breaks around all the sides which have removed the original end of the socket and no evidence of the original prob…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E203AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy Rose Farthing (probably Type 2) of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to the period 1636-1644. Mintmark: Crescent. North (1991) no.2291. Measurements: 12.72mm in diameter, 0.88mm thick and 0.5g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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