Record ID: KENT-84D942
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A French medieval copper alloy "shield of France jetton", c. 15th century, possibly mint of Tournei. Obverse: shield of France modern, surmounted by three stars, annulets to either side of shield. Legend: *+*AVE mARIA[.]GRACIA. Reverse: Triple stranded long cross fleuretty within double tressure of four arches, uncertain decoration on cusps and Inscription in spandrels and *A* -*m*-*[]*-*O*- m in the external spandrels. Measurements: diameter: 25.75mm; weight: 3.57g
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-768B83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn and degraded probable 4th century roman nummus Illegible Ruler and type. Measurements: 12.55mm in diameter and 0.64g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-765D82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Roman radiate, of uncertain emperor dating to the period c.260-296. Illegible reverse type Measurements: 16.07mm in diameter and 1.49g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-764E66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). PROVIDENT AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing left holding baton and cornucopiae and leaning on column. Star in right field. Mint of Rome. Measurements: 17.63mm in diameter and 2.06g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-762968
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy casket key, probably of Medieval date (AD 1100 - 1500). Description: The key is small with a projecting stem ovate in cross-section. the stem however has been worn down to the point it terminates prior to the outer section of the bit. A flat bit projects from the underside of the stem at 90 degrees and has one rounded cleft in its outermost edge and stepped outer ward. A roughly circular bow loop forms the upper terminal. The loop is worn on the outer edge. The key has an off-grey colour with slight green hue Measurements: 36…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-761BDB
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disarticulate cast copper-alloy loop from a late Medieval, early post Medieval (c. AD1450-1650) purse bar. Description: The surviving fragment represents only the loop from purse bar and frame. It is an elongated oval suspension loop with an ovate section and at its base has expanded collar. The collar may have some zig-zag decoration but it is to worn to be certain. Below the collar would have been a narrow circular shaft, around which the purse bar would have fitted. The rest bar is also missing. Patinated a light green typical of copper-alloy. Measurements: 36.81m…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-07FC42
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy banded terret of Roman date (c. AD 50-200). Description: The terret remains as one flat terminal and one set of projections with portions of the circular-sectioned ring either side which ends in a worn break. The terminal is flat and has a raised rim. The projection set consists of a raised band flanked by slightly raised ridges. These are set athwart the ring. Between the terminal ad the projection is red enamel set within two circles set side-by-side. The terret has a matte, light green patina.  Measurem…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-07F18D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy lipped terret of Iron Age to Roman date (c. 400 BC- AD 100). Description: The terret remains as one set of projections with portions of the circular-sectioned ring either side, each terminating in a worn transverse break. The projection set consists of two moulded outward-leaning semicircular wings flanked by slightly raised ridges. These are set athwart the ring. The terret has a glossy, brown-green patina.  Measurements: 30.31mm long, 11.4mm wide (at the lips), 12.97mm high and 8.63g in weight Discussion: This terret belon…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-07E1DF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy looped strap mount (Nicolay Type B) of Roman date (c. AD 43-300). Description: The strap mount consists of a rectangular bar, circular in cross section which is integrally cast to a lipped box. The box is hollow, rectangular in profile and sub-triangular in cross-section with four raised ridges along its top. Its base extends into a down-tuned lip, the bar extending from its short sides. The inside of the box is plain. The object has mid green patina with light green spotting and the raised ridges have worn to reveal a red colour.  Measurements:…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-079C41
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tombac (copper-zinc alloy) buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1690 - 1720. Description: The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with rounded corners and a D-shaped section. The frame is drilled for a separate spindle which holds in place the seperate pin and chape. The Pins is of simple single form and the chape is open and widens towards its outer edge and has one single short ininner spike. It has a dull silve-grey colour, the chape/pin slightly greener.. Measurements: 44.93mm long, 34.21mm wide, 5.85mm thick and 19.46g in weight. Discussion: Similar buckle frames…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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