Record ID: PUBLIC-72EBC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman siliauq, probably of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 375-378 (Reece period 19). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass. Probably mint of Trier. cf. Hoxne no. 347; RIC IX nos. 46c, 64a.
Created on: Saturday 23rd December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-239422
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of three Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location, all uniface. From left to right: A uniface Powell Type 2 token with raised initial letters H.P, 18.13mm diameter and 2.12mm thick. Embossed with I L..Weight 3.3g A uniface  Type 1 token 18.82mm diameter,  1.78mm thick, decorated with a central pellet with a design similar to a flower, with six petals.  Weight 3.2g An incomplete  uniface Type 14b token of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed&n…
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-903325
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy hexagonal uniface token with impressed central crucifix or cross. The other face is plain. This token likely falls into Powell Type 14. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Measurements:  12.88 mm diameter, is 1.89mm thick and weighs 1.9grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-901118
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, almost complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The initials are R .W above which is a decorative raised line comprising two centrally connecting half circles and there is another raised decorative scroll under the initials.  There is the remaining parts of a raised circumference line around the edge of the object.  The other face is plain. . Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-86F1B8
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 12) of early medieval date (c.1000-1100). A saltire cross three of the four lozenges survive,with just two of its original rivets or pellets - the rivet at the base is definitely a rivet but the central pellet is not visible on the reverse.  There is a reverse step or stand at the base 6.2mm deep X 18.35mm wide.  Dusty olive green patina with darker green rivets and edges. Measurements:  27.18mm tall, 27.75mm wide, 6.2mm thick  Weighs 7.1g. Read "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-214994
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus, dating to c.AD 321. (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Mint of Lugdunum? Measurements;  18.25mm diameter, 1.82mm thick.  Weighs 3.4g
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-82ECFC
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age to Roman copper alloy bar shaped possible toggle or strap slide, probably dating to c. 200 BC - AD 100. The object has round ends with a flattened central section.  This  central section is 11.9mm long, 9.6mm wide and 10.9mm thick. The object has a centrally placed sub-rectangular aperture, with rounded ends, 12.57mm in length and 5.28mm wide.  The object terminates in circular flat ends, 13.58mm in diameter.  Each end has what appear might be raised cast lines.  The object has a greenish p…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-823BEB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval Mount possibly a binding strip. The obejct surives as a zoomorphic head possibly a lion or cat head.  It is roughly sub-rectangular shape with ears protruding at the top two corners. Slightly concave reverse and moulded nose and brow to the face, indented eyes and a straight groove across below the nose, forming the mouth, with a rounded chin.  Greenish patina. Measurements: 22.14mm long, 15.29mm wide, 4mm thick.  Weighs 5.2g This mount finds parallels with examples published from Norwich (Margeson, 1993: no. 473) and on the PAS…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-81D3D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate  of Tetricus I (AD 271-274)  (Reece period 13).  Reverse depicting a standing figure left. Unclear mint..    Diameter: 15.66mm, Thickness: 1.88mm, Weight: 3.2g
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-691C0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, abraded copper-alloy Roman Barbarous Radiate, Probably dating c.275-285 (Reece Period 14).   Standing figure reverse. Diameter: 19.19mm, Thickness: 1.32mm, Weight: 2.2g
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-68F52D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, abraded copper-alloy Roman Barbarous Radiate, Probably dating c.275-285 (Reece Period 14).  Bust left, Pax Augusta reverse. Diameter: 19.56mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Weight: 1.7g
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-58DBC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete abraded Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a Nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355 to 361 (Reece Period 18).   [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman.  Uncertain mint.  Diameter: 15.15mm, Thickness: 1.35mm, Weight: 1.4g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-589BD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and abraded copper alloy Radiate of Unclear Emperor dating to the period AD 260-296. Unclear reverse type.  Unclear mint. Diameter: 15.9mm, Thickness: 1.55mm, Weight: 2g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-57C7B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete abraded Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a Nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355 to 361 (Reece Period 18).   [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman.  Uncertain mint. Diameter:  11.35mm, Thickness 2.01mm Weight 1.4g
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C533E8
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete  unidentified object, possibly a copper-alloy candle-holder of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating, c.AD 1475-1600. The candle-holder survives as part of the cup,  the shaft and socket or decorative collar only. The height of the original shaft is impossible to gauge. The cup, shaft and socket are circular in cross section, with the shaft truncated just below the collar or socket. The cup flares out from the top of the shaft. Egan (2005: 81, nos. 337-338) publishes a pair of  candle sticks of two different lengths with varying numbers of collars, …
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C4912D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy hexafoil mount dating from the 16th or 17th century mount.  The mount is sub-rectangular with a raised centre from which the whole is divided into six possible leaf-shaped segments with roughly triangular lines either side of each corner, forming true triangular sections in the centre top and bottom of the long edges.  The raised centre has a hollow reverse and there are two out-turned fixing lugs  in the centre of each short length.  The edges of the leaf segments are nibbled and corroded.  The mount has a gre…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C3F398
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of lead-alloy metalworking debris of Roman to post-medieval date (c. AD 43-1800). Description: Two of the fragments comprise a conical part whose flat ovoid face indicates it has cooled while inverted and a narrower tapered angled ingate with raised channels or veins formerly leading into a small mould or moulds. The third fragment is formed of a tapered angled ingate with raised channels or veins, presumably broken from the conical base of a similar fragment to the former two  This appears to indicate the casting of small objects. A light…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5DB441
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy As coin of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 152-153 (Reece Period 7). Probably ANNONA AVG COS IIII S C reverse type depicting Annona, standing left, holding modius on cippus and branch; to right, a basket of fruit. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninus Pius 910. Dimensions: 25.69mm diameter, 2.22mm thick weighs 5.7g.
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC0166
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, probably Post-Medieval copper alloy coin weight dating to the late 16th or early 17th Century (1583-1620 AD).   The coin weight is unidentified because of its condition.  It is  not quite square, with a slightly rounded edge.  One face shows a formed circular design with a possible crown showing top right. Could be circa 1583-4 AD Flanders lion which had an original weight of 4.14g.  Has the hand of Antwerp on the reverse.  Measurements: Length 14.95mm, width  14.17mm ; thickness 2.44mm; weight 3.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CBBC1B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete uniface lead tokens of Powell type 31. The token on the left maybe a wheel with spokes emanating from a central hub pellet, with a circumference raised circle and another raised circle  6.94mm from the centre.  There are seven spokes emanating to the outer edge from the central hub, between each outer segment thus formed there is a pellet or suggestion that there may have been a pellet in the outer rim thus formed.  The reverse is undecorated. 20.45mm diameter, 1.91mm thick.  Weighs 4.1g The token on the right has a central pellet and six pellets spa…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB3929
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, possibly Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, possibly dating to c.AD 1300 - 1600. The copper alloy seal matrix has an oval die, with the remains of a tapering handle.. The handle is conical, and terminates in an old break. The centre of the die face has the initials RR surrounded by a floral or leaf design. Measurements: Length: 12.94 mm   Width  10.17mm  Thickness: 4.96mm   Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA8715
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded complete copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of uncertain ruler;dating to the period AD 43-200. Reverse shows Salus feeding a snake from the altar. Measurements: Diameter 32.38mm  Thickness 2.91mm  Weight  14.9g
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA7643
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded complete copper-alloy Roman dupondius or as of uncertain ruler and reverse; dating to the period AD 100-200. Measurements: Diameter 27.52mm  Thickness 1.85mm  Weight  6.7g
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CA1DC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and corroded complete copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of uncertain ruler and reverse; dating to the period AD 43-260. Measurements: Diameter 26.95mm  Thickness 2.82mm  Weight 12.3g
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB6F72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A group of four Post Medieval lead alloy tokens recovered from the same location, all Powell Type 2 uniface. From left to right: A unface token, 21.41mm diameter and 2.19mm thick. Embossed with I L..Weight 6.8g A uniface token 21.84mm diameter,  2.41mm thick,  Similarly embossed with T L. Weight 6.8g A uniface token 20.53mm diameter and 2.01mm thick. Embossed F or I central dot P Weight 3.9g A uniface token 23.03mm diameter,  1.59mm thick. Embossed with R A  Weight 5.4g All circa 16th-18th century. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and wer…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C4DEA
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy rose and orb jetton of Nuremberg Master Hans Schultes I, c.1553-1584 AD. As Mitchiner, 1988: nos. 1344-1358. Reverse, Rose surrounded by alternating crown and lis, Legend: +hANS [ShVLTES ...] ATI, wedge initial mark Obverse, Imperial orb within a tressure of three arches legend: +mCAOmCAOmA[...]mAOC, Rose initial mark. fictitious legend. Measurements:  22.76mm diameter, 0.29mm thick, weighs  0.8g
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C1251
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead token (Powell Type 14b) of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed equal-armed long cross with a pellet in each quarter, with the remains of a raised circumference rim, pitted and worn at the edge. The underside is flat and undecorated, though pitted. It has a dark grey patina. Measurements:  19.84mm diameter, 5.32mm thick, weighs 13.8g
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8BA367
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, complete cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The first initials is IW or MI on one side with a raised rim around the circumference. The other face is plain. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Measurements: 19.29 mm diameter, is 3.39mm thick and weighs 6.6g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B6416
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1306-1307, Class 10cf2a.  Mint of London. North (1991) no.1041. Measurements: Diameter 18.16,   0.67mm thick.  Weighs 1.2g
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B2534
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post Medieval lead alloy sub-circular uniface tokens dating from circa 1550-1800AD.  Description: The first is a complete circular uniface token with five raised pellets, presumably to represent the number five, the other side being plain and undecorated. Powell Type 8. The second is an incomplete sub-circular uniface token with TH on one side and the other face is plain. There is a notch missing from to the top part of the H. Powell Type 2.  Measurements: The first measures 18.84mm diameter, is 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.7grams. The second measures…
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8ACA3A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle, 21.95mm in length, missing its pin. The frame has an ornate moulded outer edge comprising two lobed knops flanking a constriction for a transversely grooved sheet roller which remains in place. The strap bar is narrowed, recessed and with knops on each end.  Circa 1250-1400AD. Measurements:  22.52mm long, 20.75mm wide, 8.57mm thick.  Weighs 6.6g As Whitehead (2016), p 22, number 95-96 and Egan and Pritchard (2002), p73, number 293.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8A7309
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead token (Powell Type 14b) of Medieval date (1250-1500AD) The roughly circular token is decorated on one face with an embossed equal-armed long cross with a pellet in each quarter, with the remains of a raised circumference rim, pitted and worn at the edge. The underside is flat and undecorated, though pitted. It has a dark grey patina. Measurements: 17.64mm diameter, 3.1mm thick, weighs 3.9g.
Created on: Saturday 21st May 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-656DC1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Copper alloy post medieval 'acorn' mount c. 1500 - 1650 AD. The mount has a convex plate, mimicking an acorn with top and bottom knops. The cup has a cross hatched moulding and a smooth upper 'acorn' with a knop on to both ends.   The reverse has the two fixing prongs.   The surface has a dull green  and brown oxidised finish. Measurements:  31.96mm long, 16.7mm wide, 4.88mm thick.  Weighs 2.4g
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-651CD2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete post-medieval copper-alloy hooked strap-fitting for a sword-belt (c. 1600-c. 1700). The main body of the fitting is sub-circular in plan, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The front of the main body has three vertical facets. At one end a rounded knop is pierced  plus there is a small a knop on the extremity.   Between the knop and main body there is a single transverse ridge or collar. The rearwards projecting hook is 'D'-shaped in cross-section but may have lost some of its hooked extreme.. Between the hook and main b…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-629B1C
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (13th to 14th centuries) harness pendant suspension strap mount: The copper alloy mount is a cross with the horizontal bar and upper arm being moulded in the same manner. The arms are moulded with a trapezoidal cross-section, a rivet hole at each terminal and a smaller knop at the terminal. The sloping sides of all of the arms are infilled with gilding.  The lower, vertical arm tapers towards the upper edge. The lower edge is divided into two arms with a slot in the centre - this slot retains a fragment of similarly shaped copper alloy from the harness pendant which …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-622BE7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd fragment of a Roman Samian ceramic vessel dating to perhaps c AD 50 - 200. It is a sub triangular fragment, with  breaks on all sides but the section of the top of the rim includes a shoulder. It has a terracotta/orange/buff colour fabric, with no visible inclusions, and a satin-finish orange-red slip on the outside and on the inside. The rim above the shoulder is broken but shows a curved line  suggesting the circumference of the top, together with a portion of the broken rim above.   This crea…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-61852E
Object type: BELLOWS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a portion of the nozzle of a pottery kiln bellows, constructed of low-fired ceramic. Greyish fabric with organic inclusions, probably straw, grass or dung tempering which has been added to the clay, particularly visible on the smeared appearance of the interior or funnel.  The funnel end has a depression with the smeared appearance interior, draining at its base to a narrow circular hole bored through to an irregularly broken end section.  KENT-2BF9B6 shows a similar example and suggests that a wooden tube was fastened to the missing stepped narrow section, enabling …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4079B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A misstruck medieval silver penny Edward III (1327-1377), pre-Treaty series G dating to the periodAD 1356-61. Mint of Durham. North (1991) No. 1215-18. Measurements: Height 17.3, Width 18.44, 0.32mm thick. Weighs 1.0g
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-402923
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver cut quarter penny or farthing from the reign of Henry III (1216-72). Class 5b2, minted by Nicole at London or Canterbury circa 1253. Measurements: Height 8.64mm, Width 8.30, 7.9mm diameter. Thickness 0.47mm. Weighs 0.4g
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E8A0BA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large decorative copper-alloy rectangular buckle probably dating to the late 15th or early 16th Century, probably used on a waist or sword belt. Roughly square but with the bottom and top bar slightly concave and tapering in thickness to the centre bar. There is an inner and outer engraved linear border inside which two sets of oblique lines are also engraved on each side. There is no trace of any pin. Dimensions: 43.09mm wide, 43.30mm high, 2.66mm thick. Weighs 16.7g. Ref: Buckles 1250-1800 Whitehead (2003) No. 479 p.78 Egan & Pritchard (1991) Nos. 447 and 450.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-99248A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Denarius of Faustina I issued by Antoninus Pius (138-161), dating to AD141 (Reece period 7). Mint of Rome. AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Ceres, veiled, draped, standing right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and two corn-ears, downward, in left. RIC III Antoninus Pius No. 358. Measurements: Diameter: 17.52mm, Thickness: 2.31mm and Weight: 2.7g.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9AE5AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, (AD 307-337) dating to the period c.AD 317-330 (Reece Period 16). Obverse Bust left, Roma helmet. Reverse type depicting a figure standing, possibly Emperor left holding spear with shield on ground right. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 9th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9A6EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period c.AD 321-324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT/X. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 9th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-10EE93
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint, edge-polished flint axehead probably dating probably dating from the late Neolithic, about 3300 - 2200 BC. It is core formed with rough bifacial scaled, covering removals with the blade end of the axe ground smooth and polished on either face to form a sharp cutting edge. The axehead is heavily patinated a grey-white with darker grey lines original flint showing throwing and substantial iron staining. Measurements: 112.49mm long; 50.84mm wide; 31.92mm thick; weighs 18.06g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E56E38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval Silver Short Cross penny of John (1199-1216AD). Class 5b dated to 1205-1210. Minted at York by Davi. North (1994) No. 970
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E2FFDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval milled sixpence of William III (1694-1702), first bust issue, probably dating 1696. Mint of Chester.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A46597
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron horseshoe of bar type probably dating to the 18th or early 19th century. The horseshoe has a rough heart shape in plan, with the bottom dipping into its centre resulting in a external W-shape, internal V-shaped indent to the almost circular shape overall, whereas a normal horseshoe has a gap for the soft part of the horses foot and only covers the front edge of the hoof. The width of the iron is thickest at the front of the shoe/foot (26.13mm) between two upstanding sloping clamps on the outer edge of the shoe, which are moulded to the shape of the hoof as a…
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A3B2B4
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete handle from a Late Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy chafing dish, probably dating to c. AD 1400 - 1600. The handle is heart-shaped with truncated point, and a hexagonal cross section which results in the appearance of two flat surfaces with chamfered or bevelled edges. The top bar is slightly narrowed and recessed and is only bevelled on its internal edge. The top bar passes through the perforation of a sub-rectangular lug. The lug has one rounded and one flat end. From the flattened end extends a circular protrusion for attachment to the vessel. The handle me…
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-51E2C6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast copper-alloy swivel of possible medieval date. The swivel would have comprised two linked circular elements. This is the larger element and takes the form of an elliptical frame, 15.42mm wide by 12.32mm high, with a d-shaped cross section and the flat surface inward-facing. The object has a socket fitting in the form of a shallow loop placed perpendicular to the top of the main loop of the strap fitting. The loop is flattened and thinned towards the rear indicative of preferential. It has a circular hole 4.27mm diameter through which the second (missing) ele…
Created on: Sunday 25th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C437B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mourning brooch of modern date (c. 1800-1850). Description: The brooch is rectangular with a rectangular central void. This is the front of the brooch, which would have originally been formed in two sections or layers, sandwiched together, thus forming a cell in the centre which would have enclosed possibly human hair with a glazed front. The back of this section appears to be copper alloy but the front has a gold colour surround and gold coloured lettering which reads 'IN MEMORY OF' around its top and two sides, with a decoration at the bottom, a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C39666
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy dress hanger of post-medieval date (c.1680-1720). Description: The object has been cast in one piece, with a now incomplete hanging fixture on the reverse and the remains of the rivet fixture at the base. The top of the object is a formed loop with an internal diameter measuring 4.71mm and with sloping shoulders to form a rounded corner, sub-rectangular, decorated pendant type shape with embossed edges and further decoration, including the remains of some gilding. The top half of the decoration has a pear-shaped raised edge and a raised central hum…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9B0318
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead circular Kosher meat seal with Hebrew letters of post medieval to modern date (c. 1650-1900). Description: The object comprises a large, circular disc and a small, oval disc which are connected by an integral strip. The strip is circular in cross-section. The circular disc features two holes and a legend which reads 'KOSHER'. The object has a whiteish patina with some rust marks obscuring some of the letters. Measurements: 43.49mm long, 16.6mm diameter round section, maximum width, 3.72mm thick. Weighs 7.8g Discussion: The complete seal is somet…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9A9CFA
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy book clasp of probable post medieval date. Description: The object, possibly of Howsam Type A3, is sub-rectangular with the 10.55mm wide hook at the slightly narrow end. The other end widens and has been damaged where it has a torn edge.There is a centrally placed raised circular boss measuring 10.74mm in diameter, surrounded by a ring of raised pellets, enclosed by a raised circular perimeter line. From this perimeter line there is a circle of engraved petal shapes, each with its central edge turned inwards towards its base. There are two rivets,…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-99EF6E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular biface token of Powell Type 2/9, portraying intials TS (backwards facing S) on one face  The other face shows a geometric design consisting of a rectangular object with raised linear sides and with two additional lines running from top to bottom lines of the object. Centrally to the top of the rectangle is a raised post with a circular knop on its top.  Die axis 12:6 o'clock. The token measures 23.92mm tall, 26.37mm wide, is 2.52mm thick and weighs 8.1g Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to ma…
Created on: Sunday 4th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3833F3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy four-way strap fitting or harness link with zoomorphic design of early medieval date (c. 1000-1100 AD). Description: The fitting appears cast and a solid cruciform shape and consists of four arms formed in one piece and orientated evenly around a circular solid centre, pierced and held with a circular solid central domed boss with a mushroom shaped top on a stem on the front surface and a flat rivet to its rear surface. The construction of the arms is socketed and almost tube-like but when measured, two of the arms are longer than the opposing two. The wal…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-362D17
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration of post-medieval date (c. AD 1550-1650). Description: The front of the buckle is slightly convex and has bevelled edges.There is a notch at the centre point of each loop, with a raised knop either side of this pin rest. The pin is missing. The back is flat and undecorated. The object has a green/brown patina. Measurements: 29.82mm long, 23.69mm wide and 2.38mm thick and 3.7g in weight Discussion: There is a similar buckle No. 358 page 61 of Whitehead Buckles 1250-1800.
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35F013
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount in the shape of an acorn with pointed integral lugs for attachment of post-medieval date (c. 1450-1600) Description: The mount is an elongated oval nut shape with a knop at the narrow (bottom) end and at the other end of the object there is an old break, where a "stem" was originally. The front is slightly convex and the back is slightly concave. There is a collar or raised band between two incised lines, just below the centre point, above which a wider cup at the top is covered in a raised decoration of pellets arranged in a chequerboard pat…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3429D4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper-alloy openwork probable belt mount of medieval to post-medieval date (c. 1450-1650) . Description: The object consists of a curved crescent shape, possibly representing the letter D or C, with the points of the crescent being joined by a shaped bar with a notched centre, front and rear and with a protruding knop at either end. All edges are bevelled (slightly sloping) on the front surface. On the reverse, the original mounting prongs are present, slightly off centre with one positioned in the centre of the notched straight side and the other just…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F9C6C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 11, portraying an embossed bottle and glass as a reference to tavern utensils. This token would likely have been associated with an inn or public house but may also have connotations of the Eucharist and the Church. The other face is plain and undecorated. The token measures 23.06mm diameter, is 2.62mm thick and weighs 6.4g. Class: Powell Type 11 Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F98E4A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Two Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular biiface tokens of Powell Type 2 with raised initials. The first token is incomplete, has raised initials WM with three dots under, on one side and the other face is plain.  The second token is complete, oval in shape and has the raised initials IB, with its other face being plain. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F6A61E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting / belt hanger of late medieval to early post-medieval date (c. AD 1400-1600). Description: The fitting comprises two separate elements: a circular pendant ring, and a sub rectangular mount. The mount plate is sub-rectangular but widens towards the top where it dips slightly in the centre, forming a slight chevron shape. The form of the plate tapers towards the end to form a neck which gradually rounds into a hook that curves backwards from the plate. The hook retains a separate circular ring with an external diameter of 10.5mm. The mount…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D0D8AE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy four-way harness link of early medieval date (c. AD 1000-1150). Description: The fitting would have originally consisted of four flat rectangular arms oriented evenly around a flat pierced central boss and terminating in oval suspension loops with three knops evenly set around their outer edge. All that survives in this example is the large rectangular central boss and one of the arms, complete with its terminal of oval suspension loop with three knops evenly spaced around its outer edge, and one short arm which terminates at the lower edge of…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D0B71A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy probable book mount of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The object is cruciform shape with four "arms" projecting from a central, convex point. One of these arms is slightly longer than the other three and is presumably the top. The central section has a hollow, concave reverse and a low, rounded point projecting from its outer face. The arms are shaped with a u-shaped cut-out area in each of the four vacant quarters. The end of each arm is then cut into the shape of an arrow but the points are rounded and three of them have a centrally p…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-92DCA3
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete quern stone of Iron Age to Roman date (c.100 BC - AD 100). Description: The stone has a low "bun-shape", common amongst quern stones of this era. The sides are gently curved and sloping and it has a concave top with a central conical perforation forming the hopper. The grinding surface has been worn fairly flat. Approximately a third of the stone is missing, broken in antiquity. There are traces of iron staining, probably from metallic deposits which litter the area. Measurements: 340mm in diameter, 250mm across to the broken side, 110mm high, weight 15.6kg.…
Created on: Friday 26th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DBF03D
Object type: LAMP
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic lamp in Roman style, probably a modern replica dating from 19th to early 21st century. Description: The lamp has a circular body with integral projecting tapering spout for the wick from one side and a projecting, upward-standing solid circular handle from the other side. There is a central circular depression with a moulded erotic design showing a recumbent figure on a couch which has an upstanding headboard to the right. Standing over this reclining, probably female figure is a male figure which appears to be performing a sexual act. There is a circular hol…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F88DD1
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy (bronze) palstave axe with side loop and decorative rib of Bronze Age date, most probably from the period 1050-950 BC. Description: The axe is broadly rectangular in plan and ovoid in profile. The blade of the palstave has straight sides that flare to form a crescent shaped cutting edge. The rear part of the axe (from the stop ridge to the butt) is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in section (profile). The two sides flare progressively from the butt to the raised and thickened stop. The flanges are fused to the stop and the septum of the axe…
Created on: Friday 1st January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A23F8F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy probable spur buckle of medieval date (c. AD 1250 - 1450). Description: The buckle has a single looped oval frame with an integral shaped plate.The plate is loosely sub-rectangular with three transverse bulges between which there are waisted sections of varying thickness. The buckle frame is sub-circular with a C-shaped frame around an oval hole. The copper alloy pin remains centrally placed and there is a small knop where the pin rests on the outer frame From the base of the pin there are lines of gilding radiating to both sides. A copper-alloy rivet rem…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7DB0C4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or strap fitting, possibly for a horse harness of probable post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800). Description: The mount is in the form of a 'Tudor' rose, with small trefoil tabs projecting from the curve between each rose petal. A large off centre jagged edge hole through the decoration may have held a securing rivet but there is a slightly off-centre tapering pin, 14mm long, which remains and may have been the sole form of attachment for the mount. Measurements: length: 14mm; diameter: 26mm; thickness: 1.91mm; weight: 4.6g Discussion…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7D5638
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy centre-looped cosmetic mortar (“woad grinder”) and pestle of Late Iron Age or early Roman date (c. 300 BC to AD 200). Description: The mortar is formed as a crescentic bow with deep longitudinal groove with a collared round knop at one end, which would probably have been similar to the other end but is now lost. There is a circular loop projecting from the centre of the underside which has a flattened pedestal with dissimilar ends, possibly again one end has been lost. This circular loop has a flattish profile front and back. The surface of the…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BD29CC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic pouring spout of probable late medieval date (c. 1400-1500). Description: The spout is modelled as the head of a hound from whose gaping jaws protrudes a round spout of external diameter 11.25mm with an aperture of diameter 6.9mm but with an internal baffle which would have restricted the flow of liquid. The other end is expanded and curved downwards so as to direct liquid from a vessel, which would have probably been made of another material. The hound has a slightly upturned nose, which flattens out towards the skull and rises to a horiz…
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BCBE12
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and abraded copper-alloy conical seal matrix of medieval date (c. AD 1300-1400). Decsription: The die of the matrix is circular, with a tapering octagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse to a collar 3.36mm thick. The handle has a pierced round terminal. Described from the impression, the die itself carries an heraldic coat of arms, (probably fraudulent) comprising a shield upon which two walking lions with open mouths face left. The hatching above the shield comprises a central front-facing lion's mask with mane top and under the head, on either side of …
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BBE776
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Threepence of Post Medieval date - second issue of the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Dated 1573. North (1991) page 135 No. 1998 Obverse shows crowned bust left with rose behind. Reverse has square shield on long cross fourchee dividing legend with date 1573 above. Possibly slightly clipped, probable acorn mint initial mark. Minted in London.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-55ED2C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle plate of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: Broadly rectangular in form, the object is constructed of a piece of metal which has a section cut out of its centre, and then wrapped around a pin (possibly the buckle itself) and doubled back and held by rivets at its scalloped edge. An engraved cross pattern decorates the visible face in two sections separated by a vertical incised double line and each cross is formed by a double incised line, with an incised border straight line down its length on each side. This visible face retains one of …
Created on: Friday 6th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-435C3C
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy (bronze) figurine of the God Mercury.  Description: The figurine depicts mercury nude, standing wearing a round cap or hat with pronounced rim and the remaining one of its two original wings stands upwards from this hat, the stem of the broken wing also standing proud. Beneath the hat the hair is shown in relief with knops to simulate curls.  The heart-shaped face is well formed with flattened but well defined nose and eye sockets with formed eyes, raised cheekbones and pointed chin.  The body is shown naked…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Sunday 24th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36F282
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy single loop buckle frame of medieval date (c. AD 1250-1400). Description: The frame is oval and rectangular in cross-section with bevelled inside edges. The outside edge is D-sectioned and decorated with three knops with two raised bands between them. The cross bar is offset and narrowed. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The pin is not present.. The surfaces have an even dark green patina. Measurements: The buckle frame measures 11.65mm in height, 14.96mm in width, 2.13mm thick and weighs 1.1 grams. Discussion: A similar buckle is shown …
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-25477C
Object type: BROOCH PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy crucifix-shaped object, possibly an ornate buckle or brooch pin, of medieval date (c.1100-1300). Description: The object takes the form of a rectangular cross "body" with arms to right and left and head and torso, all slightly different measurements, but forming a roughly uniform but crude and possibly hand-made cross shape. The arms terminate in wider sections with a central indent and branches on either side of this, each with three knops. The head section is straight sided, 6.26mm wide at the centre point of the cross, but tapers to 5.16mm wide at the end which…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-22E548
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy bar-mount of possible medieval to post-medieval date (c. 1500-1700). Description: The mount consists of a sub-rectangular plate, triangular in cross-section. The plate has a blunt, rounded top end. Where the triangular cross-section ends, the stem of the object tapers to a narrow slightly flattened curved end, which may have originally formed a hook. The reverse of the metal plate is flat and plain barring two integral rivets that project 3.8mm from the back of the plate. Each is circular in cross section with a slightly wider flat head. T…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-09BC71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval milled silver halfcrown of Charles II (1660 - 1685), dating to AD 1676. Mint of London. Spink (2019) p 350 no 3367. Diameter: 31.98 mm 1.83mm thick Weight: 14.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E9769C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a small copper-alloy finger ring (Henig Type II, Guiraud Type 2) of Roman date (c. AD 43-250). Description: The fragment comprises the bezel and shoulders only. The remains of the hoop is D-shaped in section which tapers into the shoulders and the flat bezel. The bezel comprises a centrally-located oval setting, now empty with traces of central indentation where the stone was attached. Measurements: Width 7mm (at bezel), length15.04mm, 5.27mm thick. Weighs 0.9g. Discussion: Other similar examples on this database - GLO-1E719A, DENO-D7F479 and BH-0FF534.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E8819D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but worn Roman copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 310-17 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 26th June 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E484B2
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver button or cufflink element of post-medieval date (c. AD 1700-1800). Description: The head of the object is flat and octagonal, with sides of equal length (5.5mm). The front has engraved decoration comprising a central flower with five petals, each with one horizontal line incised centrally within each petal and with vertical lines from the edge of the central circle or pistil into each petal. The central circle (pistil) of the flower has cross-hatching within. The edge of the face has a curvilinear decorative single line border…
Created on: Saturday 8th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-442B12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval short cross silver penny of Richard I (1189 - 1199), Class 4a*. Dating to 1194AD. Minted by Vlard at Canterbury. North (1994) no.966. 1 Measurements: Diameter: 17.5 mm Thickness: 0.54mm Weight: 0.9g
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-428398
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c. AD 1350-1450). Description: The buckle is single-looped with a slightly pointed outer edge and with the stubs of integral forked spacers. It is has a oval, bevelled, lipped and notched frame. The pin is missing. It has a greenish patina. Measurements: Length: 21.06mm, Width: 18.81mm, Thickness: 3.1mm, Weight: 2.3g Discussion: A very similar buckle is illustrated in Buckles 1250-1800 AD. Whitehead 2003, no. 213 as a parallel.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42265A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast or hand made iron rotary key of possible medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1350-1700). Description: The key is irregular in plan and cross section. Being made out of iron, it was probably forged. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow consists of a vertical oval, with an oval cross section, the bow was either made with the shaft of the shank joined off-centre or it has worn that way, or been damaged/bent whilst in the soil. The profile of the bow to the shank shows an approx. 45 degree angle where the bo…
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-31C497
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy asymmetrical probable finger ring of probable Roman to medieval date (c. AD 23-1400). Description: The ring is sub-circular in plan being asymmetrical with approximately three quarters being wider and slightly thicker than the other quarter. The ring is tear-shaped in cross section with the point of maximum diameter being from the top where the tear drop shape begins to the centre of the round section at the base of the tear. However, this does not correspond to the minimum thickness, which is shown when the ring is turned to the right, thus creating a square…
Created on: Saturday 18th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DD9719
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post Medieval, cast lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 14b. The token is complete, with what appears to be an attempt at a Medieval coin, a raised central cross and single pellets in each quadrant. The token has a dark grey patina and the surface is worn and abraded. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; they are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD. The  token measures 15.68mm diameter, is 1.67mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D90FD4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy book clasp of early post-medieval date (c. AD1500-1700). Description: The clasp is formed from a thin rectangular strip 11.8mm wide, with a slightly splayed expansion at one end which has a centrally located fixing hole and terminates in three knops or projections totalling 13.32mm wide. One of the outer knops has been broken and lost. At the other end of the strip the metal has been formed into shoulders with a centrally placed curved hook 4.68mm wide.The outer face has an incised fleur de lis decoration 6.42mm wide and tall, at 11.69mm from the …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D898F2
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape of Medieval date (c.AD 1100-1300). Description: The chape is made from a single piece of metal folded in two across its width. The decorated face measures 16.24mm tall from the fold, whilst the reverse undecorated face measures 12.83mm tall. In its folded state the chape end widens from its fold (15.87mm wide) to 21.29mm where it ends on both sides with an irregular break. A semi-circular hole is placed at the centre of the break on the taller decorated face side of the plate. This hole was probably originally circula…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B1D0E9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper-alloy and iron knife of Roman date, c. AD 43-250. Description: The knife has a cast copper alloy handle with a sloping shaped back to the hilt terminating in a stepped foot where it joins to the iron blade. The top side of the handle is straight and terminates in an openwork pelta-shaped terminal moulding with two prongs projecting into the centre of the loop which is D-shaped in cross section. One of these prongs is longer than the other. The terminal is preceded by a single raised transverse collar. The handle is parallel-sided and rectangular in cross …
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B1041C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Claudius II 'Gothicus' (AD 268-70) dating to the period AD 260-270 (Reece period 13). Possibly PAX AVG standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B0DE96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn complete copper-alloy Roman dupondius or as of uncertain ruler and reverse. possibly Antonine dating to the period AD 138 - 180. Measurements: Diameter 28.51mm; weight: 12.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-62917C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD). North Third Issue coinage (1583-1603 AD). Mintmark Alpha dating the period 1582-1584. North (1991) No. 2017. The coin is pitted and worn, the monarch bust is slightly defaced. Measurements: 12.99mm diameter, 0.31mm thick, 0.40g weight.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5D2286
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), Class 10ab5, Dating to the period 1303-1305. Minted at London. North (1991) 1039/3.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Saturday 31st October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5CF9A0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy uniface square coin weight for the English Angel coin dating from AD 1604-1619. Obverse: St Michael spearing a dragon within beaded circle.The reverse is blank and undecorated. Green/brown patina. Dimensions: Height: 15.4mm; width: 15.10mm; thickness: 2.86mm; weight: 4.3g. Withers (2011.26-27) illustrates similar examples which are have wide dates due to the long use of the coin. Under James I the coin was reweighted in 1604 and again in 1619 from 80 grains to 71 then to 65. This weight despite wear weighs 66grains and so was probably weight …
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5C9C7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left? Unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5C69AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5BEB39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to AD 125 - 127, (Reece Period 6). COS III reverse type depicting Hercules, naked, seated right on cuirass, resting club on shields and holding Victory. Mint of Rome. RIC II, No: 148.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5B94AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval farthing of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Withers' Type 16, dating from AD 1292 - 1296. Mint of London.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Saturday 31st October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A93E6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete gilt cast silver dress fastener (eye) of post-medieval date (c.1550-1600). Description: The body of the piece is sub-triangular with one sewing loop each side towards the bottom and a larger loop at the top. This loop is where the hook would have been inserted, thus forming the eye part of the hook and eye clasp. The centre of the piece is decorated with a five-petalled flower, each petal being moulded, having raised edges and a formed depressed centre. The petals do not join, but instead the raised edges that create them gradually terminate towards the centre …
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-60384B
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable flint or cobble hammerstone of uncertain prehistoric date (c. 4000-700 BC). Description: The object is roughly cylindrical and shaped with a smooth flint-like slightly broader end, which suggests the hand-held part. There is extensive crushing across much of its opposite end of the cylinder surface and on the sides towards the same end of the cylindrical form, suggesting it's possible use as a hammerstone. Although parts of the stone have the smooth appearance of flint, there is much pitting and coarse particles which make up the whole. Measurements: 68.…
Created on: Sunday 14th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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