Record ID: PUBLIC-83576F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles I (1625-49) initial mark : two pellets, Tower mint under the King, dating to c.1632-36. The coin has also been bent on both sides and formed into a 'love token'. (North 2271). Diameter 13.9mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 0.5g. A similar example on this database at BERK-8EF728.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-82D440
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of either John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-72) dating to c.1204-22. Struck by Rauf. Uncertain mint. Radii 9.4mm / 8.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 0.3g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6ECDDA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key probably dating to c.1200-1500. Just the bit and the end of the pointed shaft remains. The shaft is oval in cross-section tapering down to a protruding 6.5mm  point. The integral bit is sub rectangular with clefts on either side. The surface displays a dark green patina. Length 15.7mm, width 11.9mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.9g. Similar complete examples on this database at: OXON-E15E59, LANCUM-90F444 and BH-596548.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6E6C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of unclear type, dating to c.AD 260-296 (Reece period 13-14). Just  a radiate head right visible, with the reverse possibly depicting a standing figure left. Unclear mint.  Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 1.1g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6E30FF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle pin dating to c.AD 1270-1400. A rectangular cross-section pin, tapering to a blunt point at one end and an incomplete connecting loop at the other. Adjacent to the connecting loop, on the upper surface, is a rectangular projection incorporating a ridged finger grip. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 47mm, width 6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 5.1g. See, Egan & Pritchard (2002) No. 541 and see similar examples on this database at: NLM-A81452, SUR-5DA389 and OXON-42C6B0.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6DE701
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy rowel spur, probably dating to c.AD 1600-1800. An incomplete heel cup, possibly a child's, with breaks on both sides. An integral curved neck terminates in a bifurcated flared rowel box, with the rowel now missing. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 60mm, width 44.3mm, thickness 12.5mm, weight 25.9g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-DEC6A5, SUR-088909 and SUR-8391AE.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43DA3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark : latin cross, dated 1581. North (1991 : 135) 1998. Diameter 18.7mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1.4g.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-32A252
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy French square 3.2g coin-weight issued during the reign of Henry II of France, dating to c.1547-59. Sub-square and flat, chamfered on both sides forming an angled profile. The obverse is struck off-centre, bearing a cruciform of four 'crowned letter H's' with lis in the angles and a small cross in the centre. The reverse depicts the Roman numerals XX / II in two lines. Used to check the Henri d'or of four H's type. Probably struck at Lyons and should have weighed 3.5g. Sub-square 13mm x 11.6mm, thickness 3.1mm, weight 3.2g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3170CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Description: Class 4d, dating to the period 1286-1287. Minted at London. Measurements: Diameter: 18.47 mm; Thickness: 0.63 mm and Weight: 1.23 g. Discussion: See North (1991) No.1026.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-30C67A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Richard II (AD1377-1399). Description: Withers Type I. London mint. Measurements: Diameter: 13.26 mm: Thickness: 0.74 mm and Weight: 0.58 g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.