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-C3716A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop 'D'-shaped buckle, dating to c.AD 1200-1400.   Description: The D-shaped frame has steeply sloping surfaces and reaches its maximum width at the centre of the outer bar, with the axis bar being offset. The frame is undecorated and the pin is missing. Measurements: Length: 20.72 mm; Width: 13.7 mm; Thickness: 4.11 mm and Weight: 2.28 g. Discussion: This buckle is dated to the Medieval period due to the similarities in Whitehead (2003), No.54 and see also OXON-2D163D on this database.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C29493
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast Medieval to early Post-Medieval copper-alloy single loop rectangular buckle frame, dating to c.AD 1400-1700. Description: The copper alloy frame has uniform dimensions on each side. All edges are slightly bevelled on the upper and lower faces. There is a slight notch on the shorter (bar). The frame has a mid-brown coloured patina. The pin is missing.    Measurements: Length: 29.97 - 28.9 mm; Width: 17.96 mm; Thickness: 3.15 mm and Weight: 4.75 g. Discussion: For a similar examples on this database, see NLM-5E22AE and WAW-795851.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C24D1E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy furniture fitting terminal of likely either Roman or Post-Medieval date. Description: The terminal is shaped as a three dimensional acorn moulded in one piece, detailing the cup and nut with a central conical knob. The base of the acorn has a circular cross sectioned shank below an integral collar that terminates in an historic break. Measurements: Length: 35.31 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Thickness: 9.41 mm and Weight: 23.85 g. Discussion: This object is likely a furniture fitting, due to it's size and form. The dating is more complicated. S…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C149E1
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Medieval copper alloy rotary key, dating to c.AD 1100-1500. Description: The key has a substantial circular bow which appears to be undecorated. There is no collar at the junction with the hollow stem, which is circular in cross section, The un-grooved bit lays in line with the bow. The sub-rectangular flat bit has a narrow cleft (10.65 mm) cut into it adjacent to the lower stem. On the opposite corner of the rectangle a stepped rectangular ward-cut, the remaining rectangular ward protrudes (14.41mm) from the cleft. The wards are distorted…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-3170CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Description: Class 4d, dating to the period 1286-1287. Minted at London. Measurements: Diameter: 18.47 mm; Thickness: 0.63 mm and Weight: 1.23 g. Discussion: See North (1991) No.1026.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-30C67A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Richard II (AD1377-1399). Description: Withers Type I. London mint. Measurements: Diameter: 13.26 mm: Thickness: 0.74 mm and Weight: 0.58 g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2E4D2D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste of an unknown date. Description: The object is rectangular in plan, the upper surface is flat and smooth with an ovoid dome sitting proud on it. The underside is uneven and less cohesive, looking unworked and unmoulded. Measurements: Length: 20.96 mm: Width: 15.53 mm; Thickness: 12.75 mm and Weight: 22.33 g. Discussion: This object is likely casting waste due to one side being refined and the others unshapen. It is not possible to date this, due to the lack of diagnostic features.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2DDB56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast lead alloy object of unknown date, likely Post-Medieval to Modern. Description: The object is sub triangular in plan, with a flat groove running vertically from the splayed feet to the wider and thicker historic break. The flattened feet lay at 90º to the main body. Other details are indistinct and the surface appears to be undecorated. Measurements: Height: 37.37 mm; Width: 21.82 mm - 7.9 mm at 'ankles' and 13.49 mm at 'feet'; Thickness: 15.39-3.22 mm and Weight: 23.8 g. Discussion: This object may be pres…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2D97B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A metal object, likely made of tin, of unknown function, likely dating to the late Post-Medieval to Modern era. Description: The object is a slim, elongated cone terminating at a point. It is hollow as far down as is visible. There is no visible thread within the object. The metal is unidentified but it is silver in colour so possibly tin. The surface is smooth with two incised grooves running around the circumference, one 4.4mm from the tip and the other at 26.11 mm from the tip. These are even and appear to have been created by a machine. The rest of the sur…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-06BE9F
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy horse harness pendant, c.AD 1200-1500 Description: The pendant is quatrefoil in plan with small, very worn triangles projecting between the lobes and a broken integral suspension loop in the form of an off-set plate. In the centre is a decorated square. Around the square is very worn decoration on red enamel depicting a four-legged beast. The reverse of the pendant appears to be undecorated. The surface of the pendant has an abraded dark brown-green patina. Measurements:  Height: 36.31mm, Width: 28.…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-0574BC
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy horse harness pendant, c.AD 1200-1500. Description: The pendant is quatrefoil with projecting points in the spandrels. Within the central square formed by the triangular points is an incised shield.  This was probably  enamelled.  There is a central cross (height:24.73mm, width: 12.0mm), the lower upright is longer.  The lobes and cross are decorated but due to the condition of the pendant it is impossible to determine the type or style. There is an incomplete suspension loop extending at the top, at right angles t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 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-E0C256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval square 'Antwerp hand' copper alloy coin weight, probably dating to AD 1581-1585. Description: The weight is square and stamped on both sides. The obverse is marked with the initials 'LVG' above an outstretched palm. The reverse depicts a rose, flanked by the initials 'E C' and topped by a crown. The weight is a patinated brown in colour. Obverse:          V                        &n…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-DF5EDC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy jetton from France, AD 1250-1450. Description:  It is now ovoid in plane, as the damage has removed the outer rim and part of the body of the jetton. Obverse: Shield of France with Fleur de Lis. Reverse:  Triple stranded straight cross, fleuretty Measurements: Diameter: 22.33 mm, Thickness: 1.01 mm, Weight: 1.42 g. Discussion: Both the obverse and reverse depict motifs typical of Medieval French jettons, particularly those of the late 1300s. However, due to the loss of the rim inscription, it is not possible to…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-CEBCAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy coin of unknown date, possibly a counterfeit.  Description: The coin is extremely worn and as such it is difficult to identify. The obverse appears to show a figure and perhaps crossed swords whilst the reverse is illegible. The coin is a light coppery brown in colour but has some sparkly gold patches, particularly over the more defined features, such as a cursive 'S'. Measurements: Diameter: 25.42 mm; Thickness: 1.1 mm and Weight: 1.14 g. Discussion: Whilst the coin has not been identified, it is likely Post-Medieval in date due to the siz…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-CDB5FF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified decorative object. Description: The object is two parallel flat convex curves and is decorated on the upper surface and plain on the lower surface. It is rectangular in section. The curves are joined at intervals by small rectangular bridges. These are decorated with a raised dot surrounded by fleur-de-dis in each corner. Between the bridges on the outer curve are 'U' shaped indentations (points to the narrower curve).  The inner one has a row of raised dots around the wider edge, with four incised parallel …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-CC9AFE
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy musket fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650-1850. Description: A copper alloy cylindrical ferrule-like object. One terminus has a 2 mm wide collar running approx. ¾ round its circumference. At 18.14mm from the collar are four incised grooves, forming three ridges, running ¾ of the way around the circumference.  At 5.85 mm further up the cylinder is cut away in a shallow curve forming a blunt ended nib-shape. No further markings appear. On the opposite face to the decoration, there is a lug (length 8.26 mm; height 2.5 mm) w…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-CC5B39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated cast copper-alloy weight of unknown date. Description: This weight takes the form of a fish, the tail (hanging loop) is missing from an historical break. It is roughly oval shaped in section. The under-side is flattened with the numbers 35 incised.The head is defined with slightly raised eyes, defined gill slit and large downturned mouth.   Measurements: Length 41.87 mm, Width 7.84 mm, Height 11.87 mm, Weight  20.17 g. Discussion: This weight may have been a fishing sinker or net weight, however the form …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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