Record ID: PUBLIC-E0A4D6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake or 'debitage' of uncertain age, likely neolithic. poor qualitiy, opaque, green flint with grey underside, ventral face has a low bulb of percussion suggestive of an early Neolithic date. Keel-shaped section. The dorsal face has a pointed rise at centre and centrally along its length, continuing into a "y-"-shape. Possible retouch along the left side on only one face, but unclear. Length 58.33mm, Width 42.86mm, Thickness 14.68mm, Mass 40.49g.
Created on: Sunday 30th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CCB361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus II dating to the period AD 270-273 (Reece period 13). PIETAS AVGVSTOR, reverse type depicting sacrificial implements. Possibly a contemporary copy of a coin of Gallic Mint I. Bust facing right with no beard, young and clean shaven, inscription illegible. Reverse type showing a collection of priestly implements used for sacrifice - Pietas Augustor. Inscription not visible, maybe worn or clipped? Page 22 Identifying Roman Coins - Reece/James Nos. 26 and 42. 13.42mm diameter, 1.38mm thick, weighs .99gramme.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC71C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 270-274 (Reece period 13). Bust facing right with pointed nose and beard, inscription illegible. Reverse type showing figure standing with arm out, possibly depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint I. As Normanby no. 1526. Worn and misshapen, slightly oval in form 16.35mm diameter, weighs 1.47grammes.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC14FC
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age - c. 1000 - 800 BC. Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle. There is substantial casting line running from the rim and along the mid-line of the loop onto the body of the axe. It appears this casting feature has had very limited finishing. The fragment is dark green on the surfaces and a light green on the breaks which may su…
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB9590
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval French Liard of Louis XIV dating to AD 1643-1715 of France. Reverse type LIARD DE FRANCE inscription. Obverse: Crowned bust facing right. Diameter: 22.09mm, .94mm thick. Weight: 3.18g.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB701E
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast copper-alloy clog clasp dating from the late Post Medieval to early modern period, i.e. c. 18th century. The clog clasp weighs 1.28g and measures 19mm long and 9.88mm wide. The clasp is curved and has a hook at one end. The body has three rectangular cut-out sections across its width approx. 5mmwide X 4mm.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB0C76
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Robust rectangular buckle of copper alloy with cast copper alloy pin. Square with an angled leading edge and indented pin groove centrally. Dating from 14-16th century. Bevelled outer edge on three sides of the top face and three bevelled inner edges to the reverse face - just leaving the pin bar unbevelled. Cast pin has collar and tapering sides.to the point. 30.17mm long, 24.86mm wide and 3.75mm thick.Weighs 9.93grammes.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CABBDC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy token probably dating to the 15th century AD. The token is decorated with a cross on both faces and is probably influenced by coin design. One face is more worn than the other. Each of the quarters of the better preserved face contains a crude star. The diameter is 27.17mm, is 2.5mm thick and the weight 13.9g.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA5D64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably a contemporary copy of an issue of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 340 (Reece Period 17). Probably VRBS ROMA reverse depicting wolf and twins. Mint uncertain. Diameter 14.86mm, 1.91mm thick, weighs 2.81grammes.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA259F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) to Medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (800- 1100). The object appears to have been made with two strands of copper-alloy wire twisted together to form a ropework hoop. However, it is possible that it has been cast in one piece. The base of the hoop, where the two strands are possibly joined together, is flat and narrow. The section of the ring expands from the thin base with the thickest portion being at the bezel, increasing from a diameter of 1.76mm to c. 6.44mm. This finger-ring is green with gold brown in the indentations, possibly gilding…
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C9B7BA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possibly uniface token of probably Post-Medieval date with slightly off-centre shield showing possibly water with two initials over - the 2nd initial is an S but mostly the token is illegible and is also slightly bent.. There is an inscription or possible date around the edge. Green patina. The diameter is 21.81mm, 1.01mm thick and the weight 2.72g.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C955B6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn complete copper-alloy Jetton of late medeival to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1490-1550). Jetton is of Ship penny type with fictious legend as Mitchiner 1162. It has a reddish patina and the inscription is mostly unclear on either side. Appears to share anonymous inscription with LVPL-5E3ED3. Diameter: 25.14mm, Thickness: .48mm, Weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C90DE4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Jetton probably of late Medieval date c.late 14th to 15th century. Uncertain type, possibly hybrid Anglo-French of crude Flanders type. It has a green patina but is encrusted and mostly unclear. Obverse: Square shield unevenly placed in a tressure of three arches. Legend: "+VTDTVTI'TVTV[__]TV[____]". Reverse: uncertain design within four arches possibly opposed fleur de lis in each arch and fleur de lis in outer section. The reverse legend is illegible. Diameter: 22.28mm, Thickness: .76mm, Weight: 1.54g.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8B592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin, probably a Dupondius, dating probably to AD 64-138 . Obverse and Reverse unclear, badly corroded, cracked and discoloured to a red hue with dots of verdigris.. Minted in Rome. 28.74mm diameter, 2.88mm thick, weighs 12.9grammes.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C86452
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy As, of an Antonine Empress, dating to AD 138-80 . Obverse - Draped bust right. Reverse unclear. Minted in Rome. 22.23mm diameter, 2.84mm thick, weighs 7.2grammes.
Created on: Saturday 29th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B5A528
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Post Medieval copper alloy cast one piece single sharp-hooked tag circa 1500-1550 AD. This example has moulded relief and openwork. A chequered lozenge (possibly a pinecone) within an engrailed edge, with a collar at the juncture of the plate and hook. The hook has been bent slightly more open. 39.66mm long, 16.49mm wide, 2.21mm thick, weighs 2.96grammes. Read Hooked Clasps and Eyes No. 402 page 104 is almost identical.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B558F1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval circular lead seal matrix with raised gripping point on the reverse. Centre has flower formed of three petals and three pellet petals. There are letters around the edge reading S' IOh FIL [R]A[-]VLFI (Seal of John (or Joan) son (or daughter) of Ranulf or Ralph). There is apparently no initial mark. 20.25mm diameter, 5.42mm thick, weighs 10.25grammes. This matrix fits with a group of commonly reported simple lead personal seal matrices with relatively simple non-heraldic designs and crude personal inscriptions belong to the 13th- early 14th century (Harvey and McGuin…
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B50FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49), North's type 2, initial mark uncertain, struck at the Tower, London, c.1635-44. Corroded and with two pieces missing from the flan, mostly illegible but the rose and the unmistakable "square" shape is instantly recognisable.. Reference: North 2291. Spink 2015 3204 page 320.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B4DE7D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy composite strap-fitting or belt end, being one half of the original (c. 1350-c. 1450). This strap-fitting is roughly shield shaped with the narrow end having a protruding round knop and the wider end having two similar circular shaped inserts which may be purely decorative. It is composed of a fairly thick copper-alloy sheet which retains a quite large rivet type piece of metal. This may have held the matching backplate together with an additional small possible rivet hole centrally placed at the wider end of the object. The attachment end is cas…
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B46B6F
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy Medieval Pursebar, being the central boss from which arms normally protrude to each side, but which have been broken off. Circa 1450-1500 AD. This central boss is drilled and would have had a swivelling circular suspension loop. The sides are decorated, one side with one criss-cross and the other side with two criss-crosses. It measures 25.59mm long, 15.93mm wide and 12.43mm deep. Weighs 16.11grammes. A similar example to this boss is shown in Read Vol. 1 2001 No. 914 page 132.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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