Record ID: KENT-C47FD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 307-361. Uncertain reverse type. Measurements: Diameter: 15.93 mm; Thickness: 0.97 mm and Weight: 0.74 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-73B8E9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman grey ware pottery vessel, c.AD 43 - 410. Description: A sherd of dark grey pottery, incorporating the body and rim. There is a stepped edge to the underside of the rim. The sherd has a smooth, unburnished external surface and appears to possibly be decorated with cross hatching on the outer surface. The fabric is hard and has fine inclusions. Measurements: Length: 100.47 mm, Height: 30.92 mm, Rim Width: 10.63 mm, Body Thickness 4.18 mm, Weight: 34.76 g. Discussion: Grey ware is one of the most common Roman pottery types found in Britain. The majo…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-E278E2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). Description: The spindle whorl is annular in plan and sub-cyclindrical in profile, with a slightly convex top that may have been decorated. The weight has a circular central hole.   Measurements: Diameter: 22.80 mm; Internal Diameter: 6.7 mm; Thickness: 4.77 mm; Weight: 14.93 g. Discussion: Spindle whorls are perforated weights from wooden drop spindles. Their weight helped give the spindle momentum in the twisting, or spinning, of fibres into yarn. For a similar e…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2DD08C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy pin of Roman date, c.AD 43-410. Description: The pin remains as the almost spherical head, with a single cordon below and a small section of rectangular shank which tapers towards the historic break. There is no visible decoration on the pin, although there is significant pitting to the surface. The patina of the pin is light grey-green. Measurements: Head Width: 10.67 mm; Height: 9.57 mm; Shank Length: 8.24 mm, Shank Width: 2.9 mm and Weight: 4.2 g. Discussion: These pins are classified by Cool (1990) as Group&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-931DA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus, of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Description: [V]RBS [ROMA] type. Reverse illegeble. Uncertain mint Measurements: Diameter: 16.35mm; Thickness: 1.32mm; Weight: 1.92g.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FF3FA1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch remains as the hollow half-cylindrical head complete with single-pierced lug in which the cord of the spring and axis bar are held.  The spring and lower portion of the bow are missing due to a transverse break above the catch plate. There is a high crest at the top of the bow, running the length of the bow. The brooch appears to be otherwise undecorated, with a medium brown patina. Measurements: Overall length: 32.31mm; Bar Width: 29.03mm; Diameter: 5.…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FD5449
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman to Early-Medieval date, AD 100 - 700. Description: The brooch has a sub-circular frame in plan and is circular in cross section and appears to be undecorated. There is one globular knob remaining, the probable other knob and the pin are lost. There is an overall green and brown patina with corrosion patches to the frame.  Measurements: Diameter: 42.29mm; Width of Hoop: 9.08mm (At Widest Point); Width (Below Knob): 5.92mm; Knob Diameter: 9.86mm; Weight: 33.58g.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-447996
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of Roman (AD43 - 410) copper alloy tweezers  Description: The tweezers are made from a single strip of copper alloy folded over on itself, with a defined loop to the top to form a sprung end to the tweezers. From the fold the arms are sub-rectangular in shape and rectangular in cross-section. One arm terminates at an historic break, while the other has damage at the blade. They appear to be undecorated. The tweezers have a dark green patina.. Measurement: Length 58.44mm; Width 6.8mm; Weight: 5.56g. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-443C68
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of Roman to Early-Medieval (AD 45-1000) copper alloy tweezers. Description:  The tweezers are made from a single strip of copper alloy, folded over on itself with a defined loop to the top of the tweezers. From the fold, the arms widen, flaring out just before they turn abruptly inwards to form the "blades". There is a small circular stamp on both upper half sides of the tweezers. The object has a light green-brown patina. Measurement:  Length: 41.46mm; Width at Loop 3.01mm; Width at "Blades": 7.22mm; We…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-42FDC4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy key finger ring, dating to the Roman period, AD 200-410. Description: The finger ring consists of a complete, though slightly crushed hoop but would have been circular in plan and rectangular in section. The bezel is flat and rectangular in plan with no decoration. From the bezel projects the 2.36mm long shank, this is flat and rectangular in cross-section. The key projection is rectangular (height: 12.63mm, width 11.71mm), in outline, with square edges and corners. There is a rectangular 5.12mm long tongue protruding from the uppe…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-42066A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy dolphin mount, probably dated to the Roman period (AD 43-410). Description:  The beak (with the impressions for the teeth) and head are intact.  There is concretion on the head, with an embedded stone, this continues onto the rear surface obscuring further detail.  The deeply ridged curving neck terminates at an historic break. The rear surface is flat. Measurements: Overall Length: 54.55mm; Width: 21.54mm; Height: 11.04mm; Weight: 46.94g. Snout Length: 17.78mm; Width: 9.17mm; Height: 5.85mm.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9C8303
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative, Ha 2.c no. 9592 Plate 33, dating to c.AD 50-325.  Description: The brooch is complete with the spring, pin and catch plate. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section. It has a raised central ridge which runs from the double pierced lug at the head along the length of the bow, terminating in line with the start of the catch-plate on the underside. From here the bow changes it’s c-section to that of flat, slopping sides and flat upper surface.  The catch plate has a single triangular piercing. The wings …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F8000D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably a contemporary copy (Barbarous radiate) dating to the period 275-285 (reece period 14). Uncertain reverse prototype. Measurements: diameter:12.22mm, weight: 0.9g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-F7E9F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete worn copper-alloy Roman as or dupondus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 43-260. Uncertain reverse type depicting an uncertain standing figure.  Measurements: diameter: 23.45mm, weight: 6.0g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-F7DB7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius, as or dupondus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 43-260. Uncertain reverse type and mint. Measurements: diameter: 24.5mm, weight: 6.4g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-F7C62F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete very worn copper-alloy Roman as or dupondus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 43-260. Uncertain reverse type and mint. Measurements: diameter: 27.15mm, weight: 8.57g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-F7B687
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 43-260. Uncertain reverse type depicting an uncertain standing figure. Measurements: diameter:29.31mm, weight: 15.49g.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-3D3A3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestersius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 138-180) dating to the period 164-165. TR POT V IMP II COS II S C depicting Lucius Verus, in military dress, standing left between four standards, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand.  Measurements: diamater: 27.9mm, weight: 14.95g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-697E6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constantius II (AD 323-61) dating to the period 352-353 (Reece Period 18). SALVS AVG NOSTRI reverse type, depicting a Chi-Rho between alpha and omega. Unclear mint: [...]-ω//[...].  Measurements: diameter: 17.55mm;  thickness: 2.39mm,  weight: 2.6g
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-69519D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus or radiate of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260-402 (Reece period 14-21). Uncertain reverse type and mint, depicting uncertain standing figure .   Measurements: diameter: 18.1mm;  thickness: 1.62mm,  weight: 2.63g
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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