Record ID: KENT-3C92E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy Rose Farthing (Type 1) of Charles I (1625-1649) dating to the period 1636-1644. Mintmark uncertain possibly annulet. North (1991) no.2290. Measurements: 12.69mm in diameter, 0.82mm thick. 0.55g in weight
Created on: Friday 14th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7BC96E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Minted in London in 1582. North (1991) no. 1997. Measurements: diameter: 24mm, thickness: 0.65mm, weight: 1.9g
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-EB560A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn cast copper-alloy toy chalice or cup of unknown date, likely dating from post-medieval to modern times. Description: The toy takes the form of a pedestal cup or chalice shaped with a short stem and small circular foot and a globular body. It is mottled green and brown and shows signs of being slightly worn. Measurements: Diameter 17.52mm, height 23.24mm, thickness 2.09mm. Discussion: No direct parallel to this object has been found but judging from the form and production method, it seems likely to date from the post-medieval to modern period.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-EAA87B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete stamped Post Medieval copper alloy finger ring, dating to the late 17th - 19th century. Description: The finger ring comprises a decorated band with a D-shaped cross-section. The decoration, all in counter-relief, comprises a repeated design of four eight petalled flowers or sunbursts between vertical bars, separated by other curls. These design elements in counter relief create cells that may have contained enamel as on LON-A11C97 which has traces of enamel remaining within in. There is a break in the band which is closed and sealed using solder. A mid brown colour (wit…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-E91163
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy finger ring of post medieval period c. late 16 to early 17th century. Description: The ring has a flat octagonal bezel and a broken D-sectioned loop. The bezel is decorated with an incised design of an octagonal frame containing an inscribed initials 'E H', as well as possible vines/garniture above and below. The breaks are worn suggesting they ocured in antiquity and the object is a mid-dark grey-brown with some green mottling. Measurements: Ring - width: 19.54mm, thickness: 2.51m; height: 19.97mm, weight: 4.40g. Bezel - length: 15.63…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-E839D1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval double-loop trapezoidal buckle c.1620-1680. Description:The buckle is trapezoidal in shape with lobed protrusions at either end of the pin bar. The buckle is broken near the pin bar, leaving only one loop. Each outside end of the frame is pointed. The outside edge of the buckle is bevelled while the lower surface is flat.The buckle's pin is missing. The entire buckle is mottled brown. Measurements: 25.19mm long, 21.47mm wide, 3mm thick and 4.21g in weight. Discussion: This is a common buckle type is reported extensively on the…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-E77429
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval double looped or 'spectacle' buckle dating c. AD1350-1650. Description: The buckle consists of two ovoid loops. The loops are undecorated, but lightly bevelled with a flat back, this leaves the frame roughly triangular in cross-section. The loops have moderate upper and lower apex. On the outer edge of one loop, there is a point of rust stain, possibly from the now missing pin. The strap bar is broken near the middle. The buckle is patianted mid green-turquoise and is in good condition. Measurements: 22.59mm length, 19.78mm wide, 2.20mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-C4889A
Object type: LOCK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy lock pin of Roman date c.43-410. Description: The lock pin is comprised of a circular-sectioned head with a flat top with two incised concave circular grooves grooves. From the reverse of the head, a rectangular shaft extends and slightly tapers to the bottom which is broken. The broken edge is rough and worn. The pin is heavily patinated a mid green colour. Measurements: Overall length: 17.88mm, weight: 8.68g. Head - diameter: 17.10mm, thickness: 3.28mm. Discussion: Similar example can be seen in Crummy (1983, 125), such as no. 4142 and the type is …
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-C36AE6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast incomplete, worn copper-alloy finger ring of Roman period. Description: The ring has a projecting flat circular bezel, flanked by triangular shoulders. In profile, the band appears pentagonal; it is thinner near the bezel and then thickens along the shoulders. The bezel has an engraved spiral pattern on the top. The edges are heavily abraded, particularly along the top part near the bezel. The shoulders are the broadest near the bezel and taper downwards. The hoop is broken at the bottom, also with worn edges, which suggest the breakage took place in the distant past. Overal…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-425B16
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily-worn cast copper-alloy Medieval to Post Medieval (1200 -1700 AD) pot leg. Description: The leg is roughly triangle in form but remains irregularly shaped, in has a elognated oval cross-section. It tapers downward has from the joining point at the top which has broken away and the foot appears to have been worn away.. A prominent central ridge runs down the upper surface top to bottom. Possibly imitating other more zoomorphic example. The breaks are relatively worn and it is patinated ad mid green-grey colour. Measurements: Height 68.62mm, width 41.91mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-08762D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward IV (1461-1483). Initial mark sun, type VI and uncertain mint and reverse inscription possibly indicating contemporary copy dating to the period 1465-1466. Measurements: Diameter: 15mm and Thickness: 0.5mm and Weight: 0.46g
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-076416
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and clipped Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Minted in London in 1574. North (1991) no. 1998. Measurements: diameter: 19.39mm, thickness: 0.79mm, weight: 1.6g
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-06F297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Minted in London in 1579. North (1991) no. 1997. Measurements: diameter: 26.04mm, thickness: 0.85mm, weight: 3g
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-7481FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post-Medieval Harrington farthing of James I (1603-1625), type 1 or 2 , dating to 1613-14. North (1991) no.2130-2131. Measurements: 11.21mm in diameter, 0.32mm thick. 0.15g in weigh
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-743462
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing Issued during the mid 17th century in the name of William Stone of Deptford then in Kent, dated 1652. Williamson (1889, 360) Kent no.191. Measurements: 15.56mm in diameter,0.65mm thick. 1g in weight. Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, halfpenny and farthing tokens were issued by private businesses to facilitate small change exchange
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-73684A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49), type 2 (single-arched crown with sceptres below, initial marks cresent on both sides), dating to 1636-44. North 2291. Measurements: 13.11mm in diameter, 0.89mm thick. 0.80g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: KENT-719330
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49), type 1(d) (double-arched crown with sceptres below, lis on both sides, reading BRI on the obverse side), dating to 1636-44. North (1991) no. 2290. Measurements: 12.53mm in diameter, 0.85mm thick. 0.80g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7130C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth of England, depicting the conjoined shields of St George and Ireland on the reverse, no initial mark, Value II is marked on the reverse side. Minted between 1649 - 1660. North (1991) no.2728. Measurements: Diameter: 15.40mm and Thickness: 0.32mm and Weight: 0.31g
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-71071C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn base silver Sardinian Reale Minuto of Ferdinand II of Aragon (Spain) (1479-1516), as KIng of Sardinia. Mint of Sardinia (or Sicily?). CRU no. 621.  CNI II (Sicillia E Sardegna) no. 16.  Measurements: Diameter: 14.71mm and Thickness: 0.50mm and Weight: 0.40g
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: KENT-4CB037
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete slightly worn cast lead Modern Minié ball type bullet dating 1826-1900. Description: Cylindrical with a blunt domed point and a hollow base. The body has 3 circumferential grooves (cannelui) towards the base. The shoulders to the point are gently angled. There are striations from tip to base and the entire object is patinated of white to light grey color. This is typical of mediumly patinated lead. Measurements: Outer diameter: 17.24mm and Inner diameter: 10.04mm and Weight: 44.02g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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