Record ID: PUBLIC-6A4C0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 335-350) dating to the period AD 337 - 340 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers with one standard. Mint of Trier, -//TRP. LRBC Vol i 103.  .
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Sunday 17th December 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-279775
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat. Series E type, unclassified sub-type. Secondary Phase dating to the period c. AD 700-760. Abramason (2012) no.:97.10 Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, encompassing pellet eye in tirangle, cross pommee and pellets below. Reverse: beaded standard containing two pellets, three pelleted L's, beaded annulet and cross pommee. Measurements: 11mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.2g in weight
Created on: Saturday 30th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-275E23
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, (AD 25-100). Description: The brooch consist of a single strip of copper alloy, the spring terminating in a break after a single coil, the rest of the loop and pin are missing.The rectangular bow has a flat cross section and is decorated with two feint, parallel longitudinal lines. The deeply arched bow has a C shaped profile and terminates in a solid catchplate with turnover. Measurements: 40.0mm in diameter, 7mm width, 3mm thick and 2.2g in weight…
Created on: Saturday 30th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-562784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA, with reverse type depicting she-wolf suckling twins, two stars above. Mintmark illegible. Measurements: 15mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.7g in weight
Created on: Friday 8th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-55BD25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, Iron Age cast unit or 'potin' of primary phase 'Thurrock MA' type of the Cantiaci dating to c.175 - 140 B.C, ABC type 120, Van Arsdell type 1402-1442, BMC 660-66. Obverse: Head of Apollo left. Reverse: Finely detailed bull, MA above. Measurements: 18mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 2.4g in weight.
Created on: Friday 8th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-55993C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Flat Linear potin/bronze unit of the of the Kent Region/Cantiaci dating to the Late Iron Age (c. 125-100 BC). Probably ABC 144, Holman type A2/1-2a. Obverse: Stylised part-linear, part-solid head left. Reverse: Linear bull butting left, exergual line below, tail above. Measurements: 19mm in diameter 1mm thick and weighs 1.7 grams.
Created on: Friday 8th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-06BEA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, Roman, copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period c.AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS XX. Unclear mint. Measurements: 18mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 2.6g in weight
Created on: Monday 4th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE117A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constantine I (306-337), Dating to the period 322-323. Reece Period 16 (317-330). 'BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS', reverse depicting globe set on altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX'. Minted at Trier, '-//.STR[.]' RIC VII, Trier 369S. Measurements: 17mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.7g in weight
Created on: Saturday 2nd May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C81BCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete, silver, Roman, denarius of Trajan, (AD.98-117), dating to AD 98-99, (Reece period 5). PONT MAX TR POT COS II reverse type depicting Abundentia seated left on chair formed by crossed cornucopiae, holding sceptre with folds of drapery on lap. Mint of Rome. RIC II No.11 pg.245. Almost half the outer edge of the flan has broken away behind the bust. Obverse, Laureate head right, IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM Reverse, Abundentia seated on chair of double cornucopiae PONT MAX TR POT COS II Measurements: 16mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 2.1g in weight
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C7DE15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, silver Roman denarius of Emperess Faustina II, The Younger (r.AD 161-175); issued under Marcus Aurelius (r.AD 161-180); dating to AD 161-175, (Reece Period 8). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bust right with head bare, hair waived. Reverse: VESTA, veiled, seated left, holding Palladium and sceptre. RIC Vol III, pg, 272 no: 737. The coin has a deep v- shaped knick on the outer edge of the flan before AVGUSTA. Measurements: 17mm in diameter, 2mm thick and 2.3g in weight.
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C23645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn, copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, possibly copying a coin of Gallienus (AD 253-268), dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Possibly [DIANAE] CONS AVG reverse type depicting an unclear quadruped (deer or antelope?) advancing right(?). Prototype of the mint of Rome, perhaps of Gallienus' 6th series ('Zoo series'). The coin is possibly double struck on the obverse. Measurements: 15mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.1g in weight.
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C21D70
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, composite three piece strap end dating to the Medieval Period (AD 1250-1450). Description: The object comprises of the forward edge of the middle portion of the strap-end. This consists of a truncated ring, behind which would have been a forked spacer but this area is now truncated. On the forward edge is a projecting acorn knop terminal with cross hatching on the cup, below which are two collars. Measurements: 29mm in height, 4mm thick and 3.6g in weight Discussion: Similar examples are illustrated in Egan, G & Pritchard, F, 2002, 'Dress A…
Created on: Friday 1st May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AB87D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus, (AD 161-180), dating to December AD 167-February AD 168, (Reece Period 8). Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right. Reverse: TR POT XXII IMP IIII COS III S-C, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome As: RIC III, p.289; No:952. The coin has a dark green patina. Measurements: 30mm in diameter, 4mm thick and 18.2g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AB77B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, copper alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus as Caesar (AD 175-180); possibly dating to AD 175-176; (Reece Period 9). SPES PVBLICA reverse type, depicting Spes walking left, holding flower and lifting skirt. Mint Rome. As RIC III, page, 335; No: 1530. The coin is is dark brown in colour. Measurements: 29mm in diameter, 4mm thick and 19.4g in weight
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-96505B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy Early Medieval strap end dating to, c. AD 800-925. Description: A split end example, it consists of a plate which is sub-rectangular in plan with two parallel sides which narrow towards a rounded terminal point. At the split end the reverse plate extends into a rounded knop situated centrally along the width. The upper surface is decorated with six ring-and-dots arranged rather randomly. The reverse face is undecorated. Measurements: 23mm in diameter, 2mm thick and 1g in weight Discussion: This example fits within Thomas Class A; type 2(i), G…
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9634DE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper-alloy mount of unknown date, probably Roman to late medieval date, c.AD 43-1450. Description: the object is flat and circular in plan with a raised concentric ridge midway through the plate. In the centre of the plate is a sub-circular aperture with a raise edge. All the way round the outer edge of the plate are twenty-two irregularly spaced, stamped ring and dots. The back is undecorated but there is a small rusted mark and a small circular spot/annulet on a perpendicular axis. The artefact is dark green in colour. Measurements: 33.2mm diameter of plate; 8mm …
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-81A537
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, complete, cast, copper-alloy, casket key dating to the Medieval period, (AD 1150-1400). Description: The bow is circular with a sub-circular aperture; below the bow at the top of the shank there is a bi-conical collar. The shank is of flattened sub rectangular cross-section with a projecting stem-tip and a simple bit with two small raised clefts. The surface of the key has a deep green patina. Measurements: 41mm in diameter, 4mm thick and 4.7g in weight Discussion: Similar examples on the database include: SWYOR-1E9E58; SUR-17AA2B.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8179E9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy strap-end dating to the Early Medieval Period (AD 770-1050). Description: The strap end has a triangular split end with two rivet holes. The attachment end is defined by a pair of faded engraved transverse grooves on the front, which are echoed by three before the terminal. The strap-end tapers gradually between the two sets of grooves. At the attachment end there are four flattened V shaped lines with two connecting straight lines either side. These do look to have been engraved afterwards. It now has a dark-green surface Measurements: 38mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6E53CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn late Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin (cast unit) primary phase degraded 'Thurrock' type of the Cantiaci dating to c.175 - 140 BC. ABC type 132, Van Arsdell type 1426-38, BMC 663-65. Obverse: Head of Apollo left. Reverse: Degraded bull, MA above. Dimensions: Diameter 17 mm, thickness 2mm and weight 3.1g.
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6DF38E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper-alloy strap fitting/link probably dating to the Late Medieval period c. AD 1350-1450. Description: The object has a broadly propeller-shaped frame with a quatre-foil shaped aperture in the centre. The object has a moulded, rounded upper surface with bevelled sides. The reverse is flat with a central channel running the length of the object. One propeller edge has a slightly broken appearance suggesting the object was once attached to a similar object. The surface has a dark green coloured patina. Measurements: 16mm in diameter, 4mm thick and 3.4g weight D…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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