Record ID: KENT-E217AC
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete heavily worn and corroded sheet copper-alloy medieval harness pendant and suspension mount, c.12th -14th centuries AD. Description: The suspension mount is formed from a square maine panel with two equally opposing wings at the bottom edged, likely a broken suspension loop. The front is flat but decorated, in relief with two concentric circles overlain with a bisectting cross to each edge of the outer circle, there is a diagonal line from outer to inner circle in each quarter. The front face has a raised plain border around the outside edge. The back is undecor…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E2059C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and heavily struck silver penny of Edward I (r.1272-1307), Minted at Durham between c.1299 - c.1301 with local dies roughly corresponding to class 9. Cross moline mintmarks on the obverse and reverse. Dimensions: Diameter 19.80mm, thickness 0.82mm and weight 1.27g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-E1F085
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval heraldic seal matrix possibly dating to the 13th century or early 14th century.. Description: The matrix is circular and flat with an engraved die on the front side and a shallow raised rib across the back, at one end of which wides to a D shaped suspension lug. The Die is decorated with central prancing beast probably a lion or possibly a wolf 'Passant' (standing horizontally with one paw raised or 'Rampant' (standing vertically with one paw raised). It is not possible to be certain of the alignment as the beast has no base and it is not proper ali…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-E1A2EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (r.AD1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks ermine, dating to 1572 (on coin). Description: This coin has abrasion along its edge. Dimensions: Diameter 25.37mm, thickness 1.03mm and weight 2.61g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-E143B8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn Medieval copper-alloy English jetton, dating to the reign of Edward III r.AD 1327-1357. Mernick number 5a.3 Description: Seated king under canopy type. The jetton has a punch mark in the centre Dimensions: Diameter 23.11mm, thickness 1.13mm and weight 2.66g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-E0AECA
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval copper-alloy French jetton, shield of the Arms of France type c.AD 1350-1400. Dimensions: Diameter 26.31mm, thickness 1.65mm and weight 3.07g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-E01B93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn late Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin (cast unit) of the Cantiaci (c.60/55 - 50/45 BC), single crescent type with left-facing head of good style and reverse of bull, indeterminate direction. Holman type G2/5-1a, Van Arsdell type 138-1 and ABC number 171. Dimensions: Diameter 14.37mm, thickness 2.63mm and weight 1.31g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DF1E86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to c. AD 172-3 (Reece Period 8), [IMP VI COS III], S C; Mars standing right holding spear and leaning on shield. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 298, cf. no. 1069. Dimensions: Diameter 29.61mm, thickness 4.01mm and weight 16.13g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4D9D03
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy linch pin dating from Late Iron Age to the Early Roman period. Description: The linch pin is heavily corroded and almost unidentifiable. While the object is copper-alloy a partial corroded iron pin remains in situ. The pin is a orange/brown colour with light green patina visiable. Dimensions: Length 26.41mm, width 10.16mm, and weight 5.59g. Discussion: This is a very small example of a linch pin so the ID must be taken with some caution, although the form can be seen also on the much larger and enamelled linch pin recorded at NCL-379084.
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4D67E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete cast early Roman copper-alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. Rearward hook pin mechanism, dating to c.AD 43-100. Description: Most of the body of the pin is missing. The brooch has open semi-circular cross sectioned wings which are mostly missing the spring and pin, the right hand wing has been broken off, leaving only a nub of the original wing. There is some decoration on the remaining wing and body of the brooch. The left wing has vertical lines at regular intervals along the wing, while the body has a raised band which runs vertical down t…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-4CFA74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook type brooch dated to the Roman period c.AD 25-60. Description: This brooch has a slim body arched bow which flares out at the bottom into a point where the catchplate remains only as a nub. The pin is missing, likely in antiquity. The wings at the top are small and have been mostly broken away. Between the wings where they join the bow is a hook to help secure the now missing spring and pin arrangement, formed from a small tab of copper-alloy folded back on itself or 'rear hook'. This brooch is unusual in that it has a dou…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6D2B67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gold quarter stater, Gallo-Belgic Ab2 import probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-80 BC, Gallo-Belgic Broad Flan Left Type. Obverse: Left facing bust with 'flamboyant' hair and a wreath. Reverse: Left facing horse with stylised charioteer above and a flower below. As ABC, p. 29, no. 31; Sills, 2003: pp. 146-147, especially cf. nos. 308-309, Class 3b. Dimensions: Diameter 15.83mm, thickness 1.01mm and weight 1.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6C93C2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman knife or figurative locking key handle c.AD 43-410. Description: The terminal of the object is zoomorphic, possibly either a dog or panther. The handle is rectangular in cross-section and hollow. Just below the head of the animal is a squared collar which leads onto the rest of the handle. The object narrows towards the terminal where it ends in a rounded snout. The animal's head is fairly worn, leaving it impossible to see any details further than the shape of the head. The ears are quite small with the one on the right hand side being much mo…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6B1F54
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Post Medieval hooked clasp or hanger c.AD 1500-1600. A pear/triangular shaped plate with two rivet holes, one at the top end with the rivet still in situ, the other at the bottom which still holds a hook in place. This hooked clasp is of a very simple type, there is no decoration and it has been cut rather than cast. It is a dark brown colour with some patina visible. Dimensions: Length 38.33mm, width 14.38mm, thickness 1.08mm and weight 2.26g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6A63C5
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy globular headed pin of uncertain dating likely medieval to post-medieval date c. 1100-1800. Description: The head of the pin is globular in shape, and undecorated. The pin has been broken, with the remainder of the shaft lost, likely in antiquity. The pin is a dark brown with patches of green patina visible in places. Dimensions: Length 46.86mm, width (at the head) 7.92mm, thickness 2.24mm, weight 3.03g. Discussion: Dating simple pins such as this is difficult as they are a very ubiquitous type, Roman pins however tend to swell slightly away from…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-69D8F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, damaged copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook type brooch dated to the Roman period c.AD 25-60. Description: This brooch has a slim body arched bow which flares out at the bottom into a point where the catchplate would have been. The pin is missing, likely in antiquity. The wings at the top are small and simple and slightly curved, the right hand wing is missing. The body has been damaged and this has warped the shape, the cross-section is a sharp oval shape. Between the wings where they join the bow is a hook to help secure the now missing spring and pin ar…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-D9D4E3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn and abraded flat, diamond shaped lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1400. On the front is an engraved central flowered-cross. This is surrounded by a legend which is difficult to see but likely reads '+SIGL ': IOhANN(I)S'. This translates to 'Seal of John'. Many of the letters are either backwards or upside down .The reverse is undecorated. The seal is a dark grey/cream colour, and quite worn, as well as badly inscribed. Dimensions: Height 28.50mm, width 23.40mm, thickness 4.35mm and weight 15.01g. Discussion: This matr…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D8C7E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn, corroded and abraded copper-alloy Roman radiate possibvly in the name of the Brittantic Emperors Carausius r.AD 286-293 or Allectus r.AD 293-296, uncertain type and mint, c.AD 280-300. Dimensions: Diameter 20.52mm, thickness 1.34mm and weight 2.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-D83E97
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lozenge shaped medieval copper-alloy mount with two integrally cast rivets possibly c.15th - 17th century AD. This mount is diamond shaped with four rounded lobes extending from each straight side of the diamond. In the central panel there is a fleur de lis encased in a raised diamond frame. The main panel has two integrally cast rivets, which are flush to the front side, and protrude from the back. Surrounding the main fleur de lis are small raised dots, there appears to be three in each corner, however the bottom rivet hole is off centred and leaves little room in the bottom l…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Record ID: KENT-D6E50C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded medieval cast copper-alloy single loop spur buckle with an integral plate c.AD 1230-1400. Description: This buckle is oval in shape with a surviving pin. Some gilding has survived on the integral plate, however most of the plate itself has snapped off, at what would have been a rivet hole. The buckle itself is slightly curved in profile, and has raised ridges either side of the central pin. The back is flat and undecorated. While the frame of the buckle is a brown colour with traces of gilding, the pin is a motled green. Dimensions: Length 18.75mm, width 1…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
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