Record ID: KENT-EED545
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), dating to c.19 BC (Reece period 1). SIGNIS RECEPTIS reverse type depicting an Aquila to left, standard to right, flanking SPQR arranged around a shield inscribed CL V. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). As BMC, p. 72, no. 417 passim; RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 47, no. 86a. Measurements: 17.97mm in diameter and 3.53g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-90AB91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius in the name Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1. Measurements: 18.41mm in diameter, 1.73mm thick and 2.6g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2020
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Record ID: KENT-618FA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Republican semuncia of anonymous issuer, dating to the period c.217-215 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Draped female bust right wearing turreted crown. Reverse: Horseman right holding whip in right hand and reins in left, ROMA below. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 150, no. 39/5. Republican period bronze coinage is extremely rare in Britain, with fewer than ten examples securely identified on the PAS database. If a genuine ancient find, this is the first semuncia on the PAS. Measurements: 20.11mm in diameter, 2.78mm thick and 4.61g in weight.
Created on: Monday 9th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NW Swale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2769AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer A. Plautius, dating to the period c.55 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Head of Cybele right, A.PLAVTIVS before, behind AED.CVS.S.C. Reverse: Camel right, before kneeling figure holding reins in left hand and olive branch in right. In exergue [BAC]CHIV[S], before [IVD]AEVS. Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 454, no 431/1. Measurements: 18.86mm in diameter and 3.49g in weight.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: KENT-48245C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly of the moneyer L. Iulius Bursio (85 BC), dating to the c.1st century BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory(?) in a quadriga right, unclear legend in exergue. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC, p. 368, no. 352/1. Measurements: 18.96mm in diameter, 1.85mm thick and 1.95g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
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Record ID: KENT-C1AE0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). [PONTIF MAXIM] reverse type depicting a female figure seated right holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30. Measurements: 18.29mm in diameter, 2.54mm thick and 3.84g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
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Record ID: KENT-308A3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman quadrans of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), dating to the period c.9 BC (Reece period 1). [IIIVIR AAAFF] reverse type with legend surrounding S C. Mint of Rome. As RIC I, p.74, no. 421; BMC 201. Dimensions: Diameter 12.96mm, thickness 2.11 and weight 1.63g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-C6ACF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A highly worn silver Roman Republican denarius of uncertain moneyer, probably dating to the period c.130 BC (Reece period 1). Illegible obverse type. Reverse type depicting a quadriga right, probably with Victory riding. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC nos. 255-257 for similar reverse types. Measurements: 18.68mm in diameter, 1.76mm thick and 3.22g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2045C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, dating to the period 82-80 BC (Reece period 1). M.METELLVS.Q.F reverse type depicting the legend surrounding a Macedonian sheild decorated with an elephant's head, within a laurel wreath border. Mint of Rome. As RRC no. 369/1. Measurements: is 16.3mm in diameter and weighs 3.7g.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringwould with Kingsdown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D4886C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A highly worn silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly of the moneyer Safra, dating to the period 150 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right. Reverse: Victory riding a biga (two horse chariot) right, SAF(RA) beneath horse, RO[MA] in exergue. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC, p. 251, no. 206/1. Measurements: 18.52mm in diameter, 2.18mm thick and 3.43g in weight. Discussion: In RRC, Michael Crawford argues that SAFRA is an unknown cognomen, rather than standing for S(p). Afra(nius). This coin comes from a large issue with 76 obverse and 95 reverse dies. Most Repu…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DDB671
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 11th April 2020
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Record ID: KENT-C69EF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius of M. Aemilius Scarus and P. Hypsaeus, dating to the period 58 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: M SCAVR AED CVR EX A C, A camel right, before a kneeling figure of Nabatean king Aretas holding reins and olive branch, REX ARETAS below. Reverse: P HVPSAE. C.HVPSAE.COS.PREIVE CAPTV, Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand, scorpion below horses. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 446, no. 422/1b.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart and Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FF2BC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Julius Caesar, dating to the period 49-48 BC (Reece period 1). CAESAR reverse type depicting an Elephant right, trampling on dragon(?), legend in exergue. Travelling mint moving with Caesar. As RRC, p. 461, no. 443/1.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2007
Last updated: Saturday 11th April 2020
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Record ID: KENT3349
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left. Prototype of the mint of Lyon, cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30. This type of coin is often referred to as the 'Tribute penny' of the bible (Matthew 22:17-21), although it is perhaps more likely that what was being referred to in the biblical account was a Roman provincial silver coin struck in one of the eastern mints.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SURREY LINGFIELD AND DORMANSLAND', grid reference and parish protected.