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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-9B9AE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold biface quarter stater of Eppillus of the Cantiaci, c.AD 1-15.
Description: This a 'Eppillus Wreath Cross' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe of the Kent region.
Obverse: Crossed wreaths, shallow crescents at centre, 'EPPI' in angles.
Reverse: Horse facing left, ring and three pellets above.
Measurements: Diameter: 11.17 mm; Thickness: 1.07 mm and Weight: 1.38 g.
Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 390 and VA 436. This coin is of the type of CCI-690227 and is the first of its kind recorded on the PA…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th 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-F700AB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, small cast copper-alloy Roman plate brooch, possibly dating to the later second to third centuries AD.
Description: The brooch is broadly circular, but extends centrally to accommodate the reverse pin fixings, giving it an eye-shaped outline. Within this, there is a raised, circular rim. At the centre there is a small circular cell and midway between these, a further slightly raised circular ridge. The brooch's decoration is thus based on two round zones around a central cell. These would originally have been filled with enamel and a possible central boss …
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F65DA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy cast Kentish Primary Series ("Thurrock") Potin, dating to c. 175 - 100 B.C.
Description: Obverse: degraded head of Apollo, left.
Reverse: bull. Corrosion to reverse means it is not possibly to distinguish in which direction the bull is facing or whether there was an inscription. Remains of casting sprue above head
Measurements: Diameter: 18.0mm; thickness: 4.4mm; weight: 4.1g
Discussion: As ABC Type 120.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F5FFAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268 - 270).
Description: LAETITIA AVG reverse type depicting Laetitia, standing left, holding wreath and cornucopia.
Measurements: Diameter: 18.0mm; weight: 2.14g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F58570
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Antonine date probably depicting either Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 - 180) or Commodus (AD 175 - 192), Reece period 9. Reverse type uncertain.
Measurements: Diameter: 21.1mm; weight: 4.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F530A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175 - 192), dating to AD 192 (Reece period 9).
Description: Reverse type depicting Roma standing r., holding spear, clasping hands with Fides, standing l., holding standard; star in field. Appears to be avariant with S C outside figures instead of between.
Measurements: Diameter: 28.9mm; weight: 13.19g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F46F07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval early silver sceat.
Description: Primary Phase Series BI, Type 27b, ( Abramson Theme 2; Group16; Variety 10) dating to c. AD 685 - 700, struck in south-east England. The coin has an uneven break with the loss of approximately a third of the flan.
Obverse: Diademed bust, right, shoulder breaking beaded circle.
Reverse: Bird on cross pattee with annulet at end of each horizontal arm.
Measurements: Diameter: 12.5mm; thickness: 1.4mm; weight: 0.78g.
Discussion: As in Abramson (2012, p 82) and North, No.126.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F2623C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy openwork zoomorphic strirrup-strap mount, dating from the Early Medieval period (c.AD 1000 - 1200).
Description: Only the upper part of the mount remains. This consists of a zoomorphic head in relief, surrounded by an openwork design: one central perforation above the beast's head, two to each side and the remains of two larger perforations below. The surviving edges of the object are scalloped. The object has a smooth, even, mid-brown patina.
Measurements: Length: 17.8mm; width: 21.9mm; thickness: 5.0mm; weight: 2.92g.
Discussion: Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F2591E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount of Post Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1900.
Description: The object is a leonine mount, depicting a three dimensional lion's face, realistically rendered. It is sub-spherical in form and, unlike most other available examples, is not surrounded by a moulded frame; the mane creates the outer edge. The reverse is smooth and concave but shows no signs of mount fixings, such as studs or spikes. The object is a mottled green in colour.
Measurements: Length: 31.13 mm; Width: 29.38 mm; Thickness: 3.85 mm and Weight: 13.33 g.
Discussion:…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F22AA4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy spectacle buckle frame of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550-1650.
Description: The buckle is formed of two oval loops in a 'figure-of-eight', joined by a central vertical bar. The entire face of the frame is bevelled. The central bar extends slightly above the oval frames. There are moulded rosettes on either loop of the buckle frame. The reverse of the buckle is flat and undecorated. The buckle has been black lacquer coated and/or tinned, turning it to a dark black colour.
Measurements: Length: 44.96 mm; Width: 25.8 mm; Thickness: 2.35 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F1A4ED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface token of possibly Powell Type 20, dating to c.AD 1400-1800.
Description: On the obverse, the token shows a number of motifs. At the suspected base of the design is a circle with a backwards 'P' inside. above this to the right is another 'P' and a character reminiscient of a backwards 'G'. To the upper right are two tally marks. The reverse is plain with a slight casting sprue. The token has a light grey patina with some yellow depressions.
Measurements: Diameter: 23.66 mm; Thickness: 2.78 mm and Weight: 8.55 g.
Discussion: Th…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th 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-731554
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gold, likely hack gold from a penannular bracelet of Bronze Age date, possibly c.1100-850 BC.
Description: The object is broadly 'axe-shaped' with a sub-circular terminal that tapers to a flat rectangular cross section. This was likely achieved by cutting and hammering. The tapered end has been cut, indicated by a bright rugged cut. The terminal also appears to have been cut from a larger object and then hammered smooth. The gold has a rich, bright yellow colour.
Measurements: Length: 14.77 mm; Width: 7.03 mm; Thickness: 6.43 …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-4DB68C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold uniface quarter stater of the Cantiaci, c. 50-20 BC.
Description: This a 'Caesar's Trophy' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe, an early uninscribed 'P' trophy type.
Obverse: Plain.
Reverse: “Caesar’s Trophy” stylised Roman trophy, below which is a crescent flanked by two annulets.
Measurements: Diameter: 11 mm; Thickness: 2 mm and Weight: 1.27 g.
Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 192 and VA 145.01
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th 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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