Record ID: KENT-22651C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (1066-1087), 'Canopy' type dating to the period c.1070-72(?), mint: Canterbury, moneyer: Manna. North (1994 191)  no.843. Measurements: 19.28mm long, 9.44mm wide and weight: 0.58g
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th 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-06A52C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series R2 (Metcalf variety 9) dating to c. AD 700-10, mint: South-East or Eastern England. Ref: Metcalf 2007: 55-7; fig. 4; Gannon 2013: 130, cf. no. 634. Obverse: Radiate bust right,annulet and ᛗᛈᚨ (aepa) in front, crescent ear, annulet and pellet behind, beaded pyramid neck on linear and beaded exergual lines. TA behind. Reverse: standard inscribed TOTII, ITAT either side. Measurements: diameter: 11.94mm; weight: 1.14g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-77E9D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman as, probably of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period c.AD 240 (Reece period 12). Probably AEQVITAS AVG, S C, reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.3, p. 47, no. 286b Measurements: 22.84mm in diameter and 5.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D62338
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver coin: a Scottish penny of William I "The Lion" (AD 1165 - 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars) phase B, (Spink S5031) dating from AD 1205-1230; moneyer: Henri le Rus; Mint: Perth. Ref: Spink 2015, 14.  Measurements: 19.74mm in diameter and 1.42g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: KENT-36F937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A continental (Gallic) Iron Age cast bronze unit or potin, probably of the Suessiones, dating to the period c.60-52 BC, Confronted animals type. Obverse: Two confronted goats, a pellet in ring between their heads, within a beaded border. Reverse: A confronted wolf and boar, a pellet in ring between them, within a beaded border. Scheers, 1977: 707-12, no. 185, Class II; Delestree and Tache, 2002: 61, no. 211; Allen, 1995: p. 97, nos. 466-468, S500-501. Potins of this type have a distribution particularly in the Oise and Aisne regions of France, spreading west and with oc…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-39F8C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Harlow, double lug, dating c.AD 43-100. Description: The bow, head and pin of the brooch survive, with the foot and catch plate missing. The securing point between the two coils of the spring has snapped alowing them to part and partially uncoil.. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and shallow. It has a slightly raised central ridge which runs from the double pierced lug at the head along the length of the bow. Both wings are present, moulded symmetrically with no decoration. The rear of these wings is hollow, moulded …
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-BF1FED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver grosso of the Vatican in the name of Alexander/Alessandro VII (1655-1667), dating to 1655-1667, mint: Rome, CNI XVI nos 32-43, especially no 35. Ref: Corpus Nummorum Italiana vol. XVI (1936): p. 405-7. Obv.: Papal arms, with crest and mantling. Leg.: ALEX/VII.P.M. Rev.: Legend in four lines within simple shield. Leg.: HILAREM/DATOREM/DILIGIT/DEVS Measurements: 18.36mm in diamter and 1.44g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 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-AD68AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval Anglo-Gallic billon denier of Henry VI of England (1422-61) as King of France (1422-1453), mint: Saint-Lô (France), mint mark: Lis. Duplessy No.449. Obverse : Lis and Leopard, passant left. Mullet stop. Legend : +hENRICVS.REX. Reverse : Short cross pattee. Mullet stop. Legend : +TVRONVS.FRANCIE. Measurements : diameter 20.42mm and weight 0.81g.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 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-689A2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and appears to have no motif or decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination .  Measurements: 10.1mm in diameter and 1.28g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar size to the tremisses and indeed all the coins and the two lead objects are within 0.04g in weight of each ot…
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-688E85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible biface lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and has raised elements on both sides though are incredibly worn and obscured by patination so it is not clear if this was intended decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination. Measurements: 10.95mm in diameter and 1.30g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar siz…
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-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-6FA39C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Faustina II, The Younger (AD 161-175) under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), probably dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated female figure left, possibly Venus, Juno, or similar. Mint of Rome. Measurements: 17.34mm in diameter and 2g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6EECCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman denarius of Nerva (AD 96-98), dating to the period AD 96-98 (Reece period 4). Possibly AEQVITAS AVGVST reverse type depicting Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II, p. 224, no. 13 passim. Measurements: 17.4mm in diameter and 2.56g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-33D8AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece Period 13). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio 2057; Normanby 751. Measurements: 20.39mm in diameter and 2.64g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-327984
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to c. AD 198-200 or later (Reece Period 10). The obverse comes from an issue of AD 197-8 (RIC IV, pt. 1, p. 105, cf. no. 119A); the reverse comes from an issue of AD 198-200 (RIC IV, pt 1, p. 106, cf. no. 122c ff. Prototype Mint: Rome. Obverse: L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART (MAX); Laureate head right Reverse: SALVTI AVGG; Salus seated left feeding snake, coiled around altar, from patera Measurements: 20.04mm in diameter and 2.64g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-2C3B2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 98-117 (Reece period 5). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting two standing figures? Mint of Rome. Measurements: 25.77mm in diameter, 3.07mm thick and 9.09g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-17EAAB
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy, flanged axehead, dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1500 BC). Possibly of Arreton type dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 BC. Description: The axehead survives in two heavily corroded pieces. the blade end has snapped just about 3 cms past the shallow proto stop ridge. It has flanged parallel sides which run from the edge of the blade along the body towards the butt. The flanges appears to be cast rather than hammered…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-16BF8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of probable Trajanic to Antonine date, dating to the period c.AD 98-161. Reverse type probably depicting Salus seated left holding patera and feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome. Measurements: 29.65mm in diameter and 17g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-1645CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome. Normanby no. 608. Measurements: 21.52mm in diameter and 3.08g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6E9709
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Medieval Scottish penny of Alexander III (AD 1249-1286), second coinage, class Mb2 (Spink S5054) dating to the period AD 1280-c.1292. Total mullet points of 25 point reverse, three mullets of six points in first three quarters and one star of seven points in fourth quarter. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Measurements: 19.78mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6E810A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Alexander III (1249-1286 AD), first coinage (voided long cross and stars), type IIId or IV (Spink S5043 or 5044), dating to c1250-1280. Moneyer: Alexander. Mint: Aberdeen or Edinburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 17. Measurements: 16.98mm in diameter and 0.72g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-EEA7BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and abraded Roman copper-alloy sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 168-169 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicitng a seated female figure left, possibly Aequitas, holding scales(?) and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 289, no. 957 passim. Measurements: 30.88mm in diameter and 10.76g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-EE47BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). FECVNDITAS, S C, reverse type depicting Fecunditas standing right holding vertical sceptre and infant. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 345, no. 1638. Measurements: 32.34mm in diameter and 19.86g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-ECF158
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Plautilla (AD 202–205), dating to 202 - 205 AD (Reece Period 10). PROPAGO IMPERI reverse type depicting Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 269, no. 362. Measurements: 17.9mm in diameter and 3g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C9FB7E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and warped cast copper-alloy Colchester one piece bow brooch of late Iron Age or Early Roman date likely c.15 BC - AD200. Description: The pair of stubby roughly rectangular wings flanking a central loop for a copper-alloy spring and iron axis bar remains only as a worn stubs. A very narrow near ovoid section bow tapers towards very thin, long and plain foot. The bow is heavily worn, abraded and warped. It has a small section of incised line decoration consisting of four close-set horizontal lines on the upper bow. The catch plate remains almost complete. It has a m…
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C339EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A plated or gilt copper-alloy copy of a gold Byzantine solidus, probably of Justinian I (527-565). Probably VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting angel standing facing, holding jewelled cross and cross on globe. -//CONOB. Dating of official issues of this type are c.AD 527-538. It is uncertain as to whether this was an attempted coin forgery or produced as an element of decoration for a necklace or pendant for which copies and genuine issues were both used. Measurements: 17.68mm in diameter and 2.04g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-A09B42
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver double loop buckle frame and chape (strap plate) of post-medieval date (c.1550-1650) Description: The frame has two loops which are D-shaped in plan and cross-section, being flat on the inside edge and reverse. The straight sides of the loops are integrally joined to create the strap bar. At each end of the strap bar, between the two loops, integral cuboid knops extend slightly further than the length of the loops. The plate is formed of a long silver strip with semi-circular end, bent in half over the strap bar so the two ends meet a…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Sevenoaks', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1BB093
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Gallenius (sole reign), dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 116, no. 1200. Measurements: 17.89mm in diameter and 2.36g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-A47AB7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 8 Post-Medieval silver coins found in close association dating to the period c.1526-1530 Description: Henry VII (1485-1509): Facing bust issue Groat class 3b escallop (1490-1504) London 2.79 Groat class 3c rose (1490-4) London 2.8 Profile issue (c.1504-9) Groat regular issue pheon (1507-9) London 3.04 Henry VIII (1509-47): First Coinage (1509-26…
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

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-7BD2F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn and pitted copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina I (AD 138-61) (Reece Period 7), [ ], S C, unclear female figure standing. Mint of Rome.. Measurements: 30.68mm in diameter, 4.1mm thick and 12.29g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C02936
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A modified Roman Republican silver denarius issued around the late third to early second century BC. The type cannot be identified as it has been modified by tooling. The tooled legend COCLES occurs in a restitution type (re-issue) under Trajan (AD 98-117, RIC 767-8) but there is no Roman Republican precedent for this coin (though modern forgeries have been recorded). The Trajanic ‘COCLES’ type is said to take inspiration from an anonymous Roman Republican issue dating to 206-200 BC (RRC 127/1) but this coin lacks the symbols found on this original type (unless they ha…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herne Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-587184
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of 14 post-medieval silver coins of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547) dating to the period AD 1509-1544 Coin 1: A complete post-medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547). First coinage dating to the period AD 1509-1526. Portcullis crowned initial mark. Tower mint. North no. 1762. Obverse description: Crowned bust right; saltire stops Obverse inscription: +hEnRIC'.VIII'.DI.GRA'.REX.AGL’.Z.FR' Reverse description: Long cross fourchée over squared royal shield; double saltire stops Reverse inscription: +POSVI/DEV':A/DIVTOR/E':MEV' Initial mark: Portcullis c…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary in the Marsh', 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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Margaret's At Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F03EB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early-medieval silver penny of Eadwald of East Anglia (c.796-798/800), new type (see below), mint: East Anglia (Ipswich?), moneyer Eadnoth. The coin is badly chipped, cracked and incomplete, missing much of the outer edge as well as two larger, triangular-shaped fragments. The coin is a previously unknown type, the obverse design as Naismith E2.2, the reverse related to Naismith E4, a type struck for the moneyer Wihtred, but not seen previously for this moneyer. Ref: Naismith 2011: pl. 76. Obverse: Beaded short wheel cross, two pellets in each angle. Pell…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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