Record ID: KENT-8579B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Henry I (AD 1100 - 1135), dating to 1125 - 1135. Description: Quadrilateral on cross fleury type (BMC XV; Spink 1276). Uncertain moneyer and mint. The coin is damaged, with a triangular section missing from the flan, and appears to have been clipped. Measurements: Diameter: 19.1 mm and Weight: 1.22 g. Discussion: As North (1994) No.871.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 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 28th 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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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-CF86DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy shoe or knee buckle frame, dating to the period c.AD 1690 - 1720. Description: The sub-rectangular frame is bowed in profile and drilled to receive a separate spindle, now missing. The frame has bevelled edges and thickens towards the central spindle settings, while the short sides are widened centrally by internal lobes. The upper surface is decorated by trapezoidal mouldings above each spindle hole and pairs of oblique incised lines in the four angles. On the reverse, the swollen sections of frame housing the spindle ho…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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