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
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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
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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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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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