Record ID: KENT-0FD708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold Ryal (rose noble) of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470, AD 1471-1483). Description: This is a Ryal of the First Reign light coinage (AD 1465-1470), probably minted at Norwich, Mint Mark 'N' in waves. Obverse: Crowned king in medieval ship with rose on hull, holding sword and Royal Arms, the inscription reads 'EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL FRANC DNS YB'. Reverse: Ornate cross fleur-de-lis, rose on sunburst in centre, crowned lion passant in angles, all within a tressure of eight arcs with trefoils in spandrels, trefoils in legend, the inscription reads 'I…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-46D953
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold and gem Finger Ring of Medieval date (AD 1200-1500). The object is composed of a rectangular cross sectioned band which has been distorted, likely by post-depositional processes. The band expands to raised shoulders and pentagonal bezel which are hollow due to the object’s construction from a folded sheet of gold. The bezel has bevelled edges, with a lower pentagonal linear boarder and is formed by a hollow collet within which is set a red gem (likely garnet), which is irregularly shaped and smooth. The inner surface of the object is s…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-6EA28D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold later medieval or early post medieval gem-set ring with a square or box bezel. The bezel is set into the hoop and is 4.2mm wide. The setting is 1.5mm deep but has lost the stone, which would have been held in place by the ridged sides of the box and would have been either cabochon or possibly table cut. The hoop has a triangular cross section, 2.3mm wide and 1.2mm thick and is decorated with two bands of fine transverse oblique ridges. It has been bent out of shape, but would originally have had an internal diameter of around 14-15mm. The ring has patches of coppe…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: KENT-3B45EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E (North 1373; Spink 1744) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69. The coin is folded almost in half and is very scuffed on the obverse. The edge of the coin is cracked and missing some small segments. On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E. Measurements: Diameter - 29mm and Weight - 7.06grams
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-B32899
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold medieval florin of the Republic of Florence, Bernocchi series VII (1315-25) dating to second half of AD 1319. Moneyer: Tommaso Peruzzi, privy mark: two flowers / lis on single stem (CNI XII No.146). Day and de Benetti (2018: 121) 126. Obv: a fleur-de-lis, the symbol of Florence; +FLOR-ENTIA Rev: Bearded St John the Baptiste with halo and cilice, holding a cross-tipped sceptre; S IOHA-NNES B. Measurements: diameter: 20.1mm; weight: 3.54g Discussion: The first coin of this type was introduced in Florence in 1252 during the turbulent period of clashes between …
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-62618C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The frame of the brooch is circular in plan and cross section, being formed by a single piece of gold wire. Set equidistantly along the frame are four encircling 'brambled' knops, the front of which are decorated to appear pelleted. Between each of these, are four applied four-petalled flowers, two opposing petals on each being longer than the other two. The petals are indented, with concaving centres and are divided by pointed ovals. The centres of the flowers are circular and concave with a raised pellet centre…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary in the Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A6C5A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The once circular hoop of the ring is D-shaped in cross section and widens slightly at the shoulders where it meets the 'Pie dish' bezel. The bezel is irregularly hexagonal in plan and sub-lozenge-shaped in profile, the bottom half being deeper than the top with six distinct facets meeting at a flattened point. The top half of the bezel is more open, with its six facets positioned at a 90 degree angle, the very tops curving inwards slightly and bevelled to hold a now missing stone setting. The two halves …
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Mary in the Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2BD376
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (stirrup) of medieval date (c.1100-1400). Decsription: The hoop of the ring is D-shaped in cross-section and widens sharply to form a triangular bezel which is trapezoidal in profile. The bezel is set with a sub-rectangular cabachon-cut light green blue gemstone, likely sapphire, and bevelled to hold it in place. The edges of the ring show file marks. Measurements: diameter: 19.9mm; width: 3.7mm; height (of bezel): 5.8mm; weight: 3.56g Discussion: This form of finger-ring gained popularity during the middle of the 12th century and continued to b…
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1E6755
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (Posy) of medieval date (c.1300-1500). Description: The ring is sub-rectangular in cross-section, having a flat interior and slightly concave exterior. The exterior surface is decorated with engraved sprigs of foliage and five-petalled flowers separating a black letter inscription which reads 'a ma vye'. This translates from French to 'to my life'. The upper and lower edges of the exterior are decorated with a scalloped border. The interior surface is undecorated. Measurements: diameter: 17.5mm; width: 5.5mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight: 2.01g …
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E60F28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), class E / F mule (North 1373 / 1374; Spink 1744 / 1746) dating to the period AD1413-1422, mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 69. The coin is in good condition, with a small crease on one side of the flan. On the obverse there is a pellet at the sword point, a trefoil by the shield, an annulet on hull and a mullet by sword arm characteristic of Class E; the reverse has a trefoil of pellets in one quarter on the reverse, characteristic of Class F. Measurements: Diameter - 32mm and Weight - 7 grams Discussion: The Class E / F…
Created on: Friday 14th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D06625
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold and gemstone annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1350). Description: The brooch is bent at numerous points and so it is not possible to know its original form and whether it lay flat or rose towards the centre. In cross-section, the frame is sub-rectangular, having slightly rounded internal and external edges due to the application of cord-effect wire. The surface of the frame has filigree decoration in the form of conical, spiralling coils of the same corded wire. Generally, these have been applied in two rows: the inside row being made up of smaller coils…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D604F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The ring is formed of a rimmed, sub-oval dish-shaped bezel with four clawed collets which hold a pale blue gemstone. The visible sides of the bezel consist of a convex lower half and a concave upper half which forms a horizontal rim running along the exterior edge of the bezel. The bezel then has a slightly bevelled edge where it meets the setting. The collets are soldered to the base at an angle and are formed over the sides of the bezel, following its shape. They then&nb…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South of Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-467F3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign AD 1422-1461), mule Annulet/Rosette mascle Issue dating to the period 1427-1430. Standard Type C. Mint of London. North (1991) no.1420/1443. Spink 1810/1821. Measurements: 20.19mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-8F54A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1227-1277), Treaty Series dating from 1363-1369. Legends have double saltire stops; there is a lys at the centre of the reverse. London mint. As North (1991) 1243.
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D29B09
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast and engraved medieval gold and enamel iconographic signet ring probably dating to the 15th or early 16th century. Description: The ring has a simple round loop with D-shaped cross-section. It has a high circular bezel engraved with the head of a bull, with the letter ‘e’ (or ‘t’ or ‘r’) between the horns of the bull, all within a cabled border. The horns of this bull are presented vertically, rather than horizontally. Its ears are angled diagonally upwards at 2 and 10 o’clock. Its snout is closed. It has a low poll. Framing the bez…
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-02CF59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold half noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating to AD 1361-1363. Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Transitional series. London Mint. North (1991: 54) no. 1223. Measurements: 25.60mm in diameter, 3.41g in weight. There are two edge splits caused by plough damage, one at 10 o'clock the other at 11 o'clock that cuts in then at 90 deg up to 12 o'clock, both edge folds around these splits have been worked back in to their 'struck state' positions.
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: KENT-D6A961
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the c.14th century. Description: The oval bezel is conical in profile, and is formed of two sections: the base is in the 'pie-dish' style with crimped edge, and the collect or upper section is concave in profile. The bezel is empty and missing its original setting but filled with chalky soil. The hoop is slender and widens at the shoulders where it is soldered to the bezel. Barring the missing setting the ring is in generally good condition. Dimensions: Diameter of band: 20.19mm; thickness of band: 1.27mm; length of bezel: 8.69mm; height…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snargate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-056190
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of one plated copy of a noble and five Gold nobles of Edward III (1327-1377) spanning fourth coinage, pre-treaty (1351-1361) series C-Gf dating to the period 1351-1361. Found in association with a purse bar dating to the c.1450 - 1550 century. Description: Coin 1: A gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), series Ga/E mule dating 1356/1361. Measurements: 33.98mm in diameter, 0.82mm thick and 7.70g in weight Slight folding upwards along the edge of the coin Coin 2: A gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), series F, dating 1356. North (1991) no.1144. Measure…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5DD1D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast medieval gold and gemstone, 'stirrup' finger ring dating from the 13th to 15th century. Description: The ring has a simple undecorated band D-shaped cross-section which rises from the shoulders into a pointed triangular (in plan) bezel. The bezel is set with a dark strongly coloured and semi-transparent green irregularly shaped cabochon, certainly either an emerald or high-quality green beryl. The inside of the ring is flat and level throughout. The shoulders are decorated by a floral vegetative motif, formed from a cone of incised lines and annulets formed in a cone shape…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-1134A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A facetted gold ring of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Description: The loop is formed from 12 pointed moulded oval segments or petals aligned diagonally to the loop and abutting each other on their sides. The pointed ovals alternate hatched lines in raised rim and incised lines in one plain within raised rim. It is possible this isn't direct decoration but the adhering surface for enamel which is now missing. Despite these elements missing any possible enamel the ring remains in good condition Measurements: 18.49mm in diameter, 3.37mm thick and 1.96g in weight. Discuss…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwade', grid reference and parish protected.