Record ID: KENT-67BAC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Merovingian copy of a gold solidus, dating to the 6th or early 7th century The obverse is obviously initially copied from a coin of Anastasius (AD 491-518), but the actual type with the emperor holding a cross on globe is later, in use from the reign of Justinian I (AD 527-68) onwards.  In fact, the reverse type suggests that the coin types are copied from a gold solidus struck at Constantinople for Justinian I (MIB 6), the prototype being struck AD 537-42.  The name of Justininian has been replaced with that of Anastasius.  Therefore the piece probably dates to the lat…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5D0872
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Gold solidus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392) dating the period c.378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two draped emperors nimbate, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe. Behind a victory, below a palm branch. Mint of Milan (Mediolanum), -//COM. As Hoxne no. 16; RIC IX, pp. 77-78, nos. 5e/8(a1). Coin has slight post-depositional folding to one edge. Measurements: 20.34mm in diameter, 1.27mm thick and 4.47g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-EAED29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Valentinian I (364-375), dating to 367-375. (Reece period 19), VICTORIA AVGG reverse bearing two Emperors seated facing, together holding a globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them and below, a palm branch. Minted in Trier, //TROBS. RIC IX, p.16, no:17b4. Measurements: Diameter: 21.12mm, Thickness: 1.12mm, Weight: 4.48g.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E91C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Honorius (395 - 423), dating to 395-402. (Reece period 22), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse bearing the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive, minted in Milan, M-D//COMOB. RIC X, p. 318, no:1206 d. Measurements: Diameter: 20.98mm, Thickness: 0.99mm, Weight: 4.45g.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EA5CD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period AD 394-395 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor standing right holding standard and Victory on a globe, trampling on captive. Mint of Milan. As RIC IX p.84, no. 35a.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-756BA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Valentinian II, dating to c. AD 389-391 (Reece Period 21). Mint of Trier. RIC IX, p. 30, no. 90a; G. Depeyrot, Les monnaies d'or de Constantin II à Zénon (337-491), p. 124, no. 53/1. Obv. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG; Two nimbate emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them, a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm branch. Mint-mark: T R//COM Measurements: 21.2mm in diameter, 1.09mm thick and 4.48g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
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Record ID: KENT-EF4810
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
The object consists of a Byzantine gold solidus of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), which has been modified into a pendant by the addition of a gold suspension loop. Anglo-Saxon pendants made from re-used imported gold coins are typical of the late sixth and early seventh centuries, especially in Kent. Although the majority of these finds come from graves, stray finds are also recorded, and there is nothing to suggest that this coin comes from a recently disturbed grave, although it is possible that at some point a grave may have accidentally been disturbed in the course of ploughing. The …
Created on: Friday 26th August 2005
Last updated: Friday 23rd August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SELLING', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-DEF360
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Gold solidus of Jovinus (411-13), RESTITVTOR REIP reverse type depiciting emperor draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; treading down a prostrate captive with left foot Mint of Triet Trier, RIC X, Trier no. 1704. Jovinus was a usurper (unofficial emperor) who reigned in Gaul from AD 411-413. The coin is in very good condition, with little or no wear, although there is a small split at the edge behind the Emperor's head.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willesborough Lees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4A1EA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Merovingian gold solidus of Chlothar II. Marseilles mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hougham Without', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT3419
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Roman gold solidus of Avitus, AD 456-457.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT WOODNESBOROUGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2452
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Gold solidus of Valentinian III, attributed to the Visigoths. Annulet above bust indicates that the coin was produced by Visigoths of South Gaul. 2nd series (c.439-55), RIC X 3716. Weight 4.11g. Folded in antiquity.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT HIGHAM', grid reference and parish protected.