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Record ID: KENT-2E0174
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530.
Measurements: 11.98mm in diameter and 1.51g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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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
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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
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Record ID: KENT-B4141E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to c.5 BC - AD 10, Dubnovellaunos Branch type. ABC, pg. 121, no. 2392; BMC no. 2425-40.
Obverse: Wreath, outline crescents back to back at centre, pellet in ring each side. Reverse: [DVBNOVIILLAVN] Horse left, branch below, pellet below tail.
Measurements: Diameter 18.37mm, thickness 3.22mm and weight 5.41g.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
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Record ID: KENT-A54959
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear with central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with branch above, pellets in field and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2777. BMC 1786. Mack 211
Measurements: diameter: 17.46mm; weight: 5.49g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-A4EB7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1806.
Measurements: diameter: 17.81mm; weight: 5.46g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-BEB383
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object.
Measurements: 10.63mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E60F28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E / F mule (North 1373 / 1374; Spink 1744 / 1746) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69.
The coin is in good condition, with a small crease on one side of the flan.
On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E; the reverse has a trefoil of pellets in one quarter on the reverse, characteristic of Class F.
Measurements: Diameter - 32mm and Weight - 7 grams
Discussion: The Class E / F…
Created on: Friday 14th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-2A950D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval gold halfcrown of Henry VIII (1509-47), Third Coinage (1544-47), initial mark: pellet in annulet, mint: Tower (London), North 1837. Ref: North 1991: 114; Woodhead 1996: pl. 59 nos 636-39.
Obverse legend: +R[VTILAn]S.ROSA.SInE.SPInA; double rose crowned with initials h R at sides, trefoil stops. Lombardic lettering.
Reverse legend: +[HE]NRIC 8 D:G: AGL.[FRA. Z. H]IB.RE.; royal shield crowned, with initials H R at sides; trefoil stops.
The use of a Lombardic 'h' to the left of the rose on the obverse and Roman 'H' to the left of the shield on the reverse …
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-29A03E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic Ab stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, 'Broad Flan Left Type'. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Distinct trefoil eyes. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above. As ABC, p. 28, no. 4; VA 12; LT 7886, Sills, 2003: pp. 140-159, nos. 286-303,
Measurements: 20.1mm in diameter and 7g in weight.
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: KENT-7A9D50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly struck uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530.
Measurements: 9.67mm in diameter, 2.94mm thick. 1.65g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-577F65
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold unidentified object, possibly a fragment of a torc or bracelet, of probable Iron Age date (c. 150-50 BC).
Description: The object is comprised of two wires, sub-circular in cross-section, twisted together. The wires are roughly and irregularly facetted along their length, suggesting they were forged out from a square section rod before being hammered into a more circular cross-section. In many places, hammer marks and striations are visible. Both ends show signs of having been chiselled, suggesting that the original object was deliberately broken up. The fragment itself is…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Otterden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-57AABA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, atributed to Cunobelin, 'Plastic Series', dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk. Legend: CA-[MV]. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch and pellets above. Legend: CVN. ABC no, 2816, BMC no. 1847, VA 2015.
Measurements: 10.10mm in diameter and 1.33g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-57A06B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Eastern British Iron Age, North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to 'AGR', dating to the period c. AD 10-45, 'Agr A' type. ABC 2999, BMC 1855.
Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, legend CAM-CVN
Reverse: Horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, cross below, A in ex.
Measurements: Diamater: 12mm; weight: 1.29g
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-577949
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to Cunobelin, dating to the period c. AD10-40, 'Cunobelinus classic' type. ABC 2804, BMC 1834.
Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, legend CA-MV
Reverse: Horse left, floral motif above. Legend: CVNO below.
Measurements; 17.18mm in diameter and 5.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-574634
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast gold Post-Medieval memento mori finger ring dating to AD 1712.
Description: The object is a memento-mori or mourning ring composed of a circular hoop with a D-shaped cross-section. Engraved decoration covers the external surface with a central motif of a stylised skull facing slightly left with circular eye sockets, eyebrows, a triangular nose and teeth. The rest of the hoop is decorated with two flower heads, possibly thistles, evenly space on the band with flowing leaves and tendrils between. The engraving may have originally been enamelled or inlaid nielloed, typica…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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This findspot is known as 'St. Margaret's At Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-B342CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Iron Age Gallo-Belgic Aa imported gold quarter stater of broad flan right type, attributed to the Ambiani, dating c.200-100 BC, Sills 2003 Class V p.132 no. 270-283;. ABC 28. Allen no. Aa2, VA 15-17. Scheers 8.
Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed head right.
Reverse: Sinuous horse right, rosette/flower below
Measurements: 13.10mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D06625
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold and gemstone annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1350).
Description: The brooch is bent at numerous points and so it is not possible to know its original form and whether it lay flat or rose towards the centre. In cross-section, the frame is sub-rectangular, having slightly rounded internal and external edges due to the application of cord-effect wire. The surface of the frame has filigree decoration in the form of conical, spiralling coils of the same corded wire. Generally, these have been applied in two rows: the inside row being made up of smaller coils…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-6FD8A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. As ABC 16; VA 50-56.
Measurements: 17.48mm in diameter, 3.75mm thick and 6.19g in weight.
Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been p…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-6FCB74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. Gallo-Belgic E (Scheers class III),, ABC 16; VA 50-56.
Measurements: 16.5mm in diameter, 3.49mm thick and 6.19g in weight.
Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-D6DB1B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold Late Bronze Age penannular ring possibly gold plated with a copper alloy core, dating to the period 1150-750 BC.
Description: The penannular ring is evenly made with regularly banding of dark sivery brown lines expanding on the outside edgfe. No clear evidence of a copper-alloy core is visible and the internatal terminals appear to be solid gold
Measurements: 17.24mm long, 16.23mm high, 6.54mm thick and 9g in weight
Discussion: From NMGW-04216C 'The penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th March 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Linton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-D604F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1200-1400).
Description: The ring is formed of a rimmed, sub-oval dish-shaped bezel with four clawed collets which hold a pale blue gemstone. The visible sides of the bezel consist of a convex lower half and a concave upper half which forms a horizontal rim running along the exterior edge of the bezel. The bezel then has a slightly bevelled edge where it meets the setting. The collets are soldered to the base at an angle and are formed over the sides of the bezel, following its shape. They then&nb…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'South of Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-467F3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign AD 1422-1461), mule Annulet/Rosette mascle Issue dating to the period 1427-1430. Standard Type C. Mint of London. North (1991) no.1420/1443. Spink 1810/1821.
Measurements: 20.19mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-EFA080
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69-3.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object.
Measurements: 10mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-DD91AA
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold coin pendant made from an early-medieval tremissis dating to the period c.AD 620-640.
Description:
Obverse: Diademed bust right, hatched body.
Legend: from 7 o’clock, METTIS CIVETAT(I), s on side.
Reverse: Cross with remnant of letters C and A in 3rd and 4th quarters, within circular border.
Legend: + LEVDOALDVS m, starting at 5 o’clock anti-clockwise upside down.
The pendant has a plain gold, flat, suspension loop with a ‘v’ shaped terminal end where it has been attached to the outside edge of the coin on the obver…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-F97DF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-Medieval gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625), Second coinage (1604-1619), dating ot the period 1606-1607. First bust, escallop initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 145) No 20910
Measurements: 21.25mm in diameter and 2.37g in weight.
Created on: Monday 14th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2020
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Record ID: KENT-9405AB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c. 1685-1800). The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case and reads, 'I CANNOT SHO THE LOVE +:O’. However, the band is too narrow for the intended letters. A hallmark is also present but survives only as an illegible shape in a square cartouche. It is not clear therefore whether this is a maker’s mark or a date letter. The ring is…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Edenbridge', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-9117D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but damaged gold 'memento mori' finger ring of post-medieval date (c.1500-1650).
Description: The bezel of the ring is elongated hexagonal in plan, all sides of which are concave. An engraved border runs along the edge of the bezel, repeating this shape. In the centre of the bezel, applied on top of a further engraved line that repeats the shape of the bezel, a skeleton in high relief lies on its side (reclining). It rests on top of or within a coffin or bed, its head resting on its right hand, its left leg rested crossing over the other. An engraved legend runs betwee…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Horton Kirby and South Darenth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-C7392A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie or posy' dating to the 17th century.
Description: A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring of 'posie or posy' type probably dating to the 17th century. The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped in cross-section. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads 'Knit in one by christ alone+’ the final symbol appears to be a lis. Just prior to this on the eternal circumference is a pat of copper-discolouration indicating the solder join closing the band, this is paired with a simple join visible…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Ightham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-184D79
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold bracelet of Bronze Age date (1300-1100 BC).
Description: The object is a loosely twisted, square-section rod. At one end the rod finishes at a cut, while at the other its finishes in a tapered tip. Here, the rod straightens slightly but appears wavy, suggesting it has been untwisted. The surfaces of the rod are very rough and dimpled with some hammer and file marks visible.
Measurements: length: 75mm; width: 5mm; thickness; 3mm; weight: 12g
Discussion: Similar objects recorded on the database include BM-25EFE8, the discussion of whi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-87403F
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Three fragments of an incomplete folded gold strip or ribbon dating to the Bronze Age (c. 2200 - 800 BC).
Description: The ribbon is in three separate fragments, each of which are decorated on one side with four regular, longitudinal, parallel grooves whilst the other side is plain. The very tips of the ends of each fragment fold over slightly and the two smaller parts fit the two ends of the larger, so it can be deduced that these snapped off through being bent. A near 90 degree bend is present halfway down the larger fragment and a split is visible at one of…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Manston', 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
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: KENT-CBB462
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold late Iron Age (c.60-50 BC) 'Gallo-Belgic E' uniface stater of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, (as ABC 16 / VA 50-56, Scheers Class II type).
Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind.
Measurements: 15.97mm in diameter and 6.16g in weight
Discussion: From BERK-A92065 "Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are freque…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Chartham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-CF0D7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, Corded Triangle type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross-hatched net below. As ABC, p. 36, no. 198; BMC nos. 2469-2471.
Measurements: 11mm in Diameter, 2mm thick and 1.25g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 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-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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