Record ID: PUBLIC-A4EEF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy reel-shaped plain object with a central hole possibly part of the internals of a pulley. The heavy patina on the item does suggest a later date and due to the size the object could be more in keeping with a bead or spacer than a pulley wheel. measurements: Diameter 20 mm, Thickness: 8 mm and Weight: 11.6 g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 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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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-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-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-834DE4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy strap end, probably Amphorae type, dating to the Late Roman Period, (c. AD 300-410). Description: The object consists of a single sheet, broadly kite-shaped in plan with flattened apex and terminal ends. On each shoulder edge near the apex edge are single stubs which appear broken; at the sides of the plate near the terminal edge are another pair of upward turning stubs. Between the shoulders of the plate is a single, counterpunched, circular aperture placed slightly off-centre (3mm in diameter). The upper surface is decorated with an engraved, i…
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CF60CD
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead alloy, Roman steelyard weight dating to AD 43-410. Description: The weight is bi-conical in form and the corroded iron suspension loop is visible at the apex. Measurements: Length: 29mm; Width: 30mm; Weight 119.3g. Discussion: Weights of this form are usually dated to the Roman period and are not unusual finds to be reported to the PAS see the following for some examples: FAKL-88C183, YORYM-87E5DF; KENT-5F344E.
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-12D4CD
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, Roman lead alloy steelyard weight (c. AD 43-410). Description: This steelyard weight is bi-conical in form and has the remaining encrusted copper alloy suspension loop at the top. The weight is grey and pitted overall. Measurements: Height: 22.0mm; diameter: 18.0mm. Weight: 21.9g. Discussion: Weights of this form are usually dated to the Roman period and are not unusual finds to be reported to the PAS see the following for some examples: FAKL-88C183, YORYM-87E5DF; KENT-5F344E.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 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-A45268
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast incomplete copper-alloy objects, possibly a knife end cap of medieval date. The object is sub-rectangular in shape and is 8mm thick. There is a hole in the centre which is 4.0mm in diameter. It has a fairly even grey-green patina. Both top and bottom of raises very slightly towards a central bevel.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 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-2FB7CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy Roman finger ring dating c. AD 100-300. Description: the ring has a flat circular bezel with a raised rim. In the centre of the bezel are three evenly spaced pellets in a triangular arrangement. The shoulders of the hoop have a narrow, bi-conical collar. The hoop is very slightly out of shape but it's overall condition is good. Measurements: Diameter: 20mm; Thickness: 2mm; Weight: 1.4g. Discussion: Similar objects on the database include: SUR-23C911 and ASHM-A6E3BB which contains the remains of yellow enamel in the bezel. These rings fit …
Created on: Sunday 24th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4396D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD138-161), dating to the period AD 148-149, (Reece Period 7). COS IIII reverse depicting Salus standing left, holding patera and rudder on globe, feeding a serpent entwined around altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p48. No: 181. Measurements: 18mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 2.3g in weight
Created on: Saturday 25th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1966AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very fine Roman silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96). Dating to AD 92 (Reece Period 4). IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P reverse type depicting Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at side. RIC IIa (2nd ed) Domitian no.737 Measurements: 19mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 3.41g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-19D9FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver roman Denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79). Dating to the period AD 75 (Reece Period 4). PON MAX TR P COS VI reverse type depicting Pax, naked to waist, seated left, holding branch extended in right hand, left hand in lap. RIC IIa Vespasian No. 773. Measurements: 19mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 2.7g in weight
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2EA3F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Roman republican quinarius of Mark Antony, dating to the period 43-42 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Bust of Victory right; III•VIR• behind; R•P•C before. Reverse: ANTONI XLI IMP reverse type depicting a Lion walking right; ANTON[I] above. X[LI] in front, [IMP] below. Mint of Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul. As RRC no. 489/6 Measurements: 13mm in diameter, 1mm thick and 1.4g in weight
Created on: Friday 24th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F0A9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A extremely worn denarius coin possibly issued by L. Flaminius Chilo. Dating to the period 109-108 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Rome, Obv. ROMA; Helmeted head of Roma right; to right, X Rev. L.FLAMINI, [CILO]; Victory, holding reins and wreath, riding in biga right. RRC p. 314, no. 302/1. Measurements: Diameter: 18 mm, Thickness: 1 mm and Weight: 2.9 g
Created on: Friday 24th April 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-43C65F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper-alloy Flat Linear potin, (bronze unit) of the Kent Region/Cantiaci dating to the Late Iron Age c. 125-110BC. Holman type A2/1-2b. Obverse: Linear head left. Reverse: Linear bull butting left, exergual line below. As Holman 2016: Type A2/1-2b; cf. Measurements: 18mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 2.3 grams.
Created on: Saturday 25th 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-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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