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
Spatial data recorded.

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: PUBLIC-0FF628
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed gold ring of uncertain function and without hall or maker's mark. Description: The object is a thin gold band of uncertain function. The looped object has been squashed but otherwise shows little depositional damage. There is no hall or maker's mark visible. The object is a dull gold, suggesting a lower carat. Measurements: Length: 30 mm; Width: 16 mm: Thickness: 1.48 mm and Weight: 2.81 g. Discussion: The object does not resemble a finger ring, nor another object type that can be confidently stated. In addition, the object appears to be Post-Medieval to Modern in…
Created on: Saturday 17th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A0D365
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Early Medieval Visigothic or Merovingian pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (AD 527-565), probably dating to c.AD 527-565 Description: This tremissis is a Victory with palm and wreath type (VPW). The mint and moneyer are uncertain. Measurements: Diameter: 14.19 mm; Thickness: 1.0 mm, Weight: 1.42 g. Discussion: This coin is also recorded on the EMC at 2024.0017.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-8F18C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gallo-Belgic Iron Age gold stater of the Ambiani tribe, c.80-60 BC. Description: This is a Ambiani stater of the "Biface" type dating to circa 80-60 BC. Obverse: wreathed head, right. Reverse: sinuous horse right. Measurements: Diameter: 18.03 mm; Thickness: 2.71 mm; Weight: 6.62 g. Discussion: As ABC 13 and VA 42-48.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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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
Spatial data recorded.

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: PUBLIC-AB7B5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Kent Region / Cantiaci, dating to the period c.50-20 BC, Corded Triangle type. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Horse left, corded triangle above, cross-hatched net below. As ABC, p. 36, no. 198; BMC nos. 2469-2471.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: KENT-051582
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region, issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 8 to 40. Description: The obverse depicts the corn ear with no central stalk, with script CA on the left and MV on the right. The reverse depicts the horse rearing right with branch above and script CVNO below. See reference: ABC, p. 136, no. 2795. Measurements: Diameter: 17.75mm; Weight: 5.32g
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: KENT-5FC507
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. 1750 - 1900 AD. Description: The ring is in the style of a stirrup ring, sub-circular in plan with the bezel, shoulders and half of the hoop surviving. The hoop and shoulders are shown by a seam to be created from two separate plates, creating a hollow space between them. This is exposed by a break extending from the shoulder to the middle of the hoop on one side. The hoop is fine, leading up to steep shoulders and a low pointed bezel. Within the bezel is a glass setting, light green in colour and rounded rec…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-489383
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date. Description: The exterior surface of the band is plain and undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic and reads "A's true to thee as death to mee". The inscription is followed by the maker's mark 'WI' in a shield. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some nicks.  Measurements: diameter: 21.76mm; thickness: 1.34mm; width: 3.71mm and weight: 4.7g.  Simila…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E93E07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A French gold half Louis d'or of Louis XIV (1642-1715) of the four L's reverse type, dated 1694. Mint-mark P, mint of Dijon. Obverse: LVD•XIV•D•G• (sun & spear) FR•ET•NAV•REX 1694 - Laureate bust right. Reverse: CHRS / REGN / VINC / IMP (crescent) -  Cross of crowned fleurs with L's in the angles, around a central circle containing the mint-mark P. Diameter 20.7mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 3.3g. This coin has been over-struck on an earlier issue of the eight L's reverse type, (the sun/spear mark …
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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: WMID-BF357D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed and worn Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic A stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, probably Gallo-Belgic Ab/'Broad Flan Left' type. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above? cf. ABC, p. 28, no. 4
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-05D0ED
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 35 complete gold Iron Age staters of the 'Gallic War Uniface' type and a flint nodule hoard container. Description: The hoard consists of 35 Gallo-Belgic E ('Gallic War Uniface') staters. All are as described below with 25 also displaying a exergual line below the reverse motif. See the table at the end for each individual description. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Sinuous horse facing right, single pellet below, pellets above. Additionally, the hoard was found in a flint nodule container. This retains most of its cortex but has been post deposi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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-CC89C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10.76mm in diameter, and 1.38g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
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Record ID: KENT-95BF6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater Eppillus, 'Margate' plain type dating to the period AD 20-40. Obverse: COM.F without beaded circle. Reverse: Horse right, EPPI above, floral motif below. ABC 393. Chris Rudd 81.23.  Measurements: Diameter: 13.73mm; weight: 1.21g
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-008E1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval gold probable Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justinian I (527-565) probably dating to c.527-565 and minted in Southern Gaul or Northern Italy. VICTORIA  ACVSTORVM reverse type depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right. Legend: DN IVSTINI ANVS PF AVG  Reverse: Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Legend: VICTORIA  ACVSTORVM // CONOB. Measurements : Diameter: 14.19mm, thickness: 1.0mm, weight: 1.42g. D…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C48C99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval - Georgian, steam powered minted 22 carat gold George III (1760-1820) last or new coinage (1816-1820) half-sovereign coin. Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA Reverse: Crowned shield of United Kingdom Inscription: REX FID:DEF..BRITANNIARUM. Mint name: Tower Hill London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with a number of scratches especially on the obverse caused by agricultural machinery. This coin dates to 1817. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 467 No. 3786. The coin is 19.41mm long, 19.40 mm wide, 0.89mm thick,…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-07811C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early-medieval gold tremissis of the Merovingian 'National' series, c.AD584 - 750, struck at Quentovic (France) by the moneyer Dutta. Measurements: Diameter: 11.98 mm Thickness: 1.71 mm and Weight: 0.65 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DCE388
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80 - 60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Diameter: 10.2 mm Weight: 1.47 g
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-51A279
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 16.6mm; weight: 6.14g
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-511964
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold finger ring (memento mori) of post-medieval date (1725). Description: The ring is circular in plan and D-shped in cross section. The hoop has a square gap for a bezel setting which is now missing. Either side of this, the ring is engraved to cretae leaf-like motifs in relief. The rest of the hoop bears the inscription, 'R.HUTTON.OBT.23.OCT.1725 AE.41'. This is in capital letters with lozenge stops. The inscription stands in high relief with the surrounding field engraved with a linear patterns. The hoop has the remains of a black enamel filing but much of th…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0F5220
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, attributed to Vosenos (c.10 BC-AD 5) and of "Vosenos Star horse" type dating to the period c.10 BC - AD 5. Obverse: three raised bands. Reverse: Horse left, star in ring above, VOSII below. As ABC (2010) 360; BMC no. 2514-2515; Mack 298..
Created on: Sunday 15th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-E2B7B6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring (signet) of post-medieval date (c.1550-1625). Description: The hoop of the ring is D-shped in cross-section and widens at the shoulders to meet a flat, oval bezel. The bezel is engraved with a heraldic griffin rampant within a single-lined border. A second, corded border surrounds this. There are no maker's mark present but the reverse of the bezel and the inside of the hoop has some file marks. Measurements: length: 22mm; width: 15mm; thickness (of hoop): 1.6mm; thickness (of bezel): 1.5mm; weight: 7.7g Discussion: A number of similarly plai…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2E0174
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530. Measurements: 11.98mm in diameter and 1.51g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A93FD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Kent region/ Cantiaci attributed to Dubnovellaunos and dating to the period c.25 BC-AD 25. Pentagram type. Obverse: Plain with slight banding. Reverse: horse right with pentagram below. ABC p. 39, no. 309. The edge of the coin is damaged on one side. Measurements: diameter: 11.9mm; weight: 1.34g
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-15D6E9
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of three Iron Age gold staters dating to the period AD 9-40. Coin 1- PUBLIC-86AD92: A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period c.AD 9-40, Cunobelinus Plastic B type. Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, M[V] to right. Reverse: Horse right, pellet above and below branch, pellet and CVNO below, [B] under horse's head. ABC p. 136, no. 2789,  VA 2010-7, BMC 1813-14, Chris Rudd 92.45 Measurements: diameter: 20.06mm; weight: 5.5g Co…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Detling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F5CCDC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c.1712). Description: The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case italic and reads 'A true friends gift’. The inscription is acompanied by the maker's mark 'TM' underneath a crown. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some nicks. Measurements: diameter: 20mm; width: 4.2mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 3.97g Discussion: …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appledore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-797F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Medieval gold Visigothic pseudo-imperial tremissis in the name of Justin I (518-27) probably dating to the mid-late 520s, Tomasini Group JI3, attributed to Narbonne (France). Ref: Tomasini 1964: pl. X nos 216-7; Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC I): pl. 11 no. 189. Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintmark: - *//CONOB Uncertain moneyer and mint. Obverse: DNIVST(I) / NVS PP AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest. Reverse: VICTORIA …
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-542A2A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete gold finger ring ('Memento Mori') of post-medieval date (c.1720). Description: The ring is D-shaped in cross-section, the curved exterior surface engraved with a simplistic sidewards-facing skull with oval concave eye sockets. A row of notches creating upper teeth  are engraved along a curved line which starts at the left brow and terminates at the right temple. On the opposite side, a a second curved line starts at the base of the skull, runs along the brow and terminates in a triangular-shaped nasal cavity. These engraving would ha…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BE2E34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval gold tremissis of uncertain type, probably belonging to the Merovingian 'mint and moneyer'/'national'  series dating to the period c.AD580-670. The 'obverse' shows a potential monogram with the letters AX to the side, and may be influenced by the mongrams seen of, for example, some of the Merovingian royal coins. The 'reverse' may show a devolved Victory, possibly facing. Measurements: 10mm in diameter and 1.38g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-ECA0D1
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of two gold Roman solidi of Arcadius, dating to the period AD 394-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor, standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, and trampling on captive. Mint of Mediolanum (Milan). Coin 1: A gold Roman solidus of Arcadius, dating to the period AD 394-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor, standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, and trampling on captive. Mint of Mediolanum (Milan). Obverse description: Bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and c…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Graveney with Goodnestone CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-EC4332
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c.1650-1750). Description: The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case and reads 'harts content cannot repent’. A six-pointed star divides the beggining and end of the inscription. The ring is in the original form but the band shows some abrasions. Measurements: diameter: 22mm; width: 6mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 6.…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-44A3A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold Merovingian tremissis, 'mint-and-moneyer' or 'National' series dating to c.AD580-660/70, mint: possibly Allassac [ATACIACO; cf. Belfort 1892 nos 422-3] (Correze, Fr), moneyer: 'Frateciselo' [FRATECLISELO]. Ref: de Belfort 1892: p.123. The coin has a silvery appearance suggesting it belongs later in the series when gold content was declining, the metal often termed 'pale gold' with inceasing silver content. It may date more closely to c.AD640-60. The named moneyer FRATECLISELO is not listed in de Belfort's 1982-5 catalogue. Obverse: Diademed bust r…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B4141E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater of the North Thames region / Trinovantes, dating to c.5 BC - AD 10, Dubnovellaunos Branch type. ABC, pg. 121, no. 2392; BMC no. 2425-40. Obverse: Wreath, outline crescents back to back at centre, pellet in ring each side. Reverse: [DVBNOVIILLAVN] Horse left, branch below, pellet below tail. Measurements: Diameter 18.37mm, thickness 3.22mm and weight 5.41g.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B39033
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani dating to dating to c.60-50 BC. 'Gallic War Uniface' type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, right. ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: diameter: 16.6mm; weight: 6.09g
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-76C0A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of uncertain date. Description: The ring is is circular in section and has some slight bending in places. Measurements: Diameter: 21mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.68g Discussion: As the ring lacks any diagnostic features, it is not possible to date it conclusivly to older than 300 years in age and therefore would not qualify as potential treasure.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A54959
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear with central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with branch above, pellets in field and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2777. BMC 1786. Mack 211 Measurements: diameter: 17.46mm; weight: 5.49g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A4EB7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1806. Measurements: diameter: 17.81mm; weight: 5.46g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A466A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1808. Measurements: Diameter: 17.5mm; weight: 5.42g
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8F86BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring (posy) of post-medieval date (1500-1650). Description: The ring is broadly rectangular in cross section, appearing to be constructed from two thin sheets of gold, the internal sheet undecorated but bearing an inscription, the external sheet carrying an etched decorative design. This design consists of a row of eight-armed stars, in relief with a single prominent line running the horizontally across the centre of the design, connecting the stars. The inscription on the interior of the ring is in block capitals and reads '+FORTES FORTVNA IVVAT', which tr…
Created on: Thursday 2nd December 2021
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-79D01E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 8 to 41. Plastic type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet and branch above, pellets pellet in ring and CVNO below.  ABC p. 136, no. 2786. BMC no. 1809. Mack type 203. Measurements: diameter: 18.6mm; weight: 5.43g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-79BA63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1806. Measurements: diameter: 17.1mm; weight: 5.46g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-79A433
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. BMC 1804-08 Measurements: diameter: 17.7mm; weight: 5.41g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-799636
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Cunobelinus Linear X-type type. Vertical corn ear with a central stalk. CA at left side, MV at right side and a letter X under the A. Reverse depicts horse right with ladder mane and horizontal branch above. Pellet above and below the branch. CVN below horse. ABC p. 136, no. 2774. Measurements: diameter: 15.8mm; weight: 5.44g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-797356
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the Eastern region issued in the name of Cunobelin and dating to the period AD 10 to 40. Wild type. Corn ear without central stalk CA to left MV to right. Reverse depicts horse right with star and branch above, pellet in ring and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2783. Measurements: diameter: 16.8mm; weight: 5.32g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-769CED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age early uninscribed gold stater of the Regini / southern region and of 'Sills Insular CF' type, dating to 80-50 BC. Obverse: wreathed head right, heavy spike across wreath. Reverse: sinuous horse right, oval motif above. As ABC 515; Sills 457-459. Measurements: diameter: 16.9mm; weight: 6.36g
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-687A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed gold Early Medieval Merovingian ‘national series’ tremissis of an anonymous ruler dating AD 590-670. Prou 2724(?) Obverse: Head right with diadem(?) A or disconnected diadem tie behind, cross in front. Reverse: Cross pomeé on flat base, pellet in each quarter.  Measurements: 9.64mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight. Discussion: The exact attribution of this coin is uncertain but appears to bear some resemblance to the description of Prou no. 2724(?). The lack of inscription and relatively crude design also have some …
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-672C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold tremissis (pale shilling) of Two Emperors type dating c. 650-70. (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20, Metacalf 80?) Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a cross on a flat base. Reverse: Two half figures, seated on throne, stylized Victory/angel above, wings outstretched, groups of three pellets either side of Victory's head. Measurements: 13.34mm in diameter and 1.27g in weight. Discus…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-650E9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval gold psuedo-imperial tremissis in the name of Anastasius I dating to circa AD 491-518. Probably minted in Visigothic Spain or possibly Merovingian France. Obverse: head laureate right. Reverse: Victory advancing right holding wreath. Uncertain moneyer and mint. MEC 1, 177-185. EMC 2020.0021. Obverse (approximation): DN ANASTIAS VS [..] P F AVC Degraded diademed and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right, cross on chest.  Reverse prototype: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM depicting Victory walking right looking left holding wreath and globe cruciger. Mintm…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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-2D4C88
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring of Roman date (c. AD 200-400). Description: The hoop of the ring is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. Its narrowest point is opposite the bezel and from here, the sides of the hoop divide into two segments which separate gradually to form triangular shoulders. Half way along the shoulders, the two halves of the hoop are connected by a circular join, creating an open-work effect. On one of the shoulders, and now missing from the other, is an applied scallop shell, soldered to the hoop by a cylindrical bar. The shell faces a tubular …
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart with Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2CA863
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (posy) of post-medieval date (c.1600-1650). Description: The ring is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior is decorated with nine domed, hollow pellets or bosses set in a row around the centre of the hoop each framed with corded wires. At the top and bottom edges of the band applied in the spaces between each of the bosses, are smaller domed, hollow pellets. The flat interior surface of the ring bears the inscription, 'loue is the bonde of peace' in lower case italic lettering. Some of the letters, includin…
Created on: Friday 22nd October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', 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-945297
Object type: BRACTEATE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold bracteate (D Type) of early medieval date (c.475-550). Description:  The object consists of a flat, circular gold sheet which is now folded roughly in half. The disc features repoussé Style I decoration in the form of a devolved beast in profile facing to the left formed by curved blocks with raised edges. The gold disc is surrounded by a beaded gold wire that shows signs of wear. Along the edge of about a quarter of the disc an additional larger gold wire has been attached along the inside of the surrounding wire. It terminates on both sides with a…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', 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-34916A
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gold ribbon of Bronze Age date (c.2350-800BC) Description: The fragment comprises a strip of sheet gold with transverse breaks at either end. One of these is a 'clean' cut so that the profile of the cross-section of the sheet is clearly visible, while the other is squashed and jagged. On one side of the sheet, a single deep score has been inflicted onto the gold. This runs down the centre, from one end to the other, suggesting this was done prior to the cutting. The other side is heavily abraded with linear markings that all run in one direction. This appears to hav…
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-33CE5B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring ('Memento Mori') of post-medieval date (1712). Description: A complete gold finger ring ('Memento Mori') of post-medieval date (1712). The ring is D-shaped in cross-section, the curved exterior surface engraved with a simplistic front-facing skull with round hollow eye sockets and a row of notches creating upper teeth. A deep, curving engraving flows from the right side of the temple, underneath the upper jaw, around the other side of the skull and down the middle of the forehead, terminating in a fork, to represent the n…
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambreaux', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1DAE46
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold button of post-medieval date (1500-1700). Description: The object represents an acorn, the main body of which is oval in plan and constructed from a single piece of gold. This has a horizontal curving fold across the centre which separates decorated and undecorated halves. The undecorated half, which represents the acorn itself, has a thickness of 0.5mm while the decorated half, which represents the shell, has a thickness of 1mm. The acorn has a small granule soldered to its tip and the shell is decorated with irregularly punched dots, providing a stippled effect.…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1D24E2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold mount of early medieval date (c. 570-700).  Description: The mount is sub-triangular with a rounded tip and its wide end terminating at a incurved break. It is flat, constructed from two pieces of sheet metal, one forming the central plate element, the second overlaying and surrounding it, forming a border. At the top of the mount, adjacent to the torn edge, is a rectangular, 5 x 4mm, sheet gold, patch. This is set on the central plate, one corner over-lapping the edge. Traces of the overlying filigree are impressed on the patch and the filigree itself is crush…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-0C0F2C
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold ingot of uncertain date.  Description: The ingot is cuboid in shape and rectangular in cross-section with four distinct faces and edges. The terminals are rounded, however one is thicker and more irregularly-shaped than the other. The surfaces of the top and bottom facets of the ingot show some splitting or cracking, more so on one than the other. This less blemished facet also dips slightly from the edges and has a more irregular surface with many striations. The side facets are relatively smooth in comparison but, like all four facets, d…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Womenswold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0ACAB6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval gold disc pendant with filigree decoration and a central boss, dating to the seventh century. Just under half of the pendant survives, comprising one side of a circular disc of sheet gold, with a rim edged with a strand of gold beaded wire. At the original centre of the disc is a cabochon boss of shell or white paste with a central, circular aperture, the original setting now missing and the aperture filled with earth. The boss is set within a plain gold collet made from an upright strip, bound with a border of beaded wire at its base. Four rect…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BEB383
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69.03.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10.63mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2A950D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval gold halfcrown of Henry VIII (1509-47), Third Coinage (1544-47), initial mark: pellet in annulet, mint: Tower (London), North 1837. Ref: North 1991: 114; Woodhead 1996: pl. 59 nos 636-39. Obverse legend: +R[VTILAn]S.ROSA.SInE.SPInA; double rose crowned with initials h R at sides, trefoil stops. Lombardic lettering. Reverse legend: +[HE]NRIC 8 D:G: AGL.[FRA. Z. H]IB.RE.; royal shield crowned, with initials H R at sides; trefoil stops. The use of a Lombardic 'h' to the left of the rose on the obverse and Roman 'H' to the left of the shield on the reverse …
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-29A03E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold Gallo-Belgic Ab stater, probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-100 BC, 'Broad Flan Left Type'. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed bust left, with big hair. Distinct trefoil eyes. Reverse: Horse left, charioteer above. As ABC, p. 28, no. 4; VA 12; LT 7886, Sills, 2003: pp. 140-159, nos. 286-303, Measurements: 20.1mm in diameter and 7g in weight.
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7A9D50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly struck uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of unkown ruler of the Regini, Dating to the period c.65-40BC Obverse type boat with two ocupants with rosette behind. Reverse shows shows tree like object bisected by band. Sills insular CF type, ABC (Rudd 2010) 530. Measurements: 9.67mm in diameter, 2.94mm thick. 1.65g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-577F65
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold unidentified object, possibly a fragment of a torc or bracelet, of probable Iron Age date (c. 150-50 BC). Description: The object is comprised of two wires, sub-circular in cross-section, twisted together. The wires are roughly and irregularly facetted along their length, suggesting they were forged out from a square section rod before being hammered into a more circular cross-section. In many places, hammer marks and striations are visible. Both ends show signs of having been chiselled, suggesting that the original object was deliberately broken up. The fragment itself is…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-57AABA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, atributed to Cunobelin, 'Plastic Series', dating to the period c. AD 8-41. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk. Legend: CA-[MV]. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch and pellets above. Legend: CVN. ABC no, 2816, BMC no. 1847, VA 2015.  Measurements: 10.10mm in diameter and 1.33g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-57A06B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Eastern British Iron Age, North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to 'AGR', dating to the period c. AD 10-45, 'Agr A' type. ABC 2999, BMC 1855. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, legend CAM-CVN Reverse: Horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, cross below, A in ex.  Measurements: Diamater: 12mm; weight: 1.29g
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-577949
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, attributed to Cunobelin, dating to the period c. AD10-40, 'Cunobelinus classic' type. ABC 2804, BMC 1834. Obverse: corn ear with central stalk, legend CA-MV Reverse: Horse left, floral motif above. Legend: CVNO below. Measurements; 17.18mm in diameter and 5.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seasalter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-574634
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast gold Post-Medieval memento mori finger ring dating to AD 1712. Description: The object is a memento-mori or mourning ring composed of a circular hoop with a D-shaped cross-section. Engraved decoration covers the external surface with a central motif of a stylised skull facing slightly left with circular eye sockets, eyebrows, a triangular nose and teeth. The rest of the hoop is decorated with two flower heads, possibly thistles, evenly space on the band with flowing leaves and tendrils between. The engraving may have originally been enamelled or inlaid nielloed, typica…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Margaret's At Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CECDBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age uninscribed gold quarter stater attributed to the Cantiaci. Trophy Type variant known as 'Allen's Man', c. 50-20 BC. ABC 195; BMC 444. Obverse: Plain. Reverse: Stylised trophy design with hatched box to either side and circular hatching above, pellets in field. This Trophy type variant has the appearance of a human figure when viewed other way up. Recorded on Celtic Coin Index as: CCI 05-0391 Similar examples on the PAS database: KENT-098E45; PUBLIC-E83A85
Created on: Friday 18th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sevenoaks', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA1316
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci, normally attributed to Dubnovellaunos. Trefoil type dating to c. 20 BC - AD 10. Obverse: plain with banding. Reverse: Horse right, with trefoil face above. ABC, p. 39, no. 312; VA no.170. Recorded on the Celtic Coin Index as: CCI 05-0390 Similar examples on the PAS database: KENT-CBA86E;PUBLIC-1E2898; PUBLIC-022D24
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sevenoaks', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B342CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Iron Age Gallo-Belgic Aa imported gold quarter stater of broad flan right type, attributed to the Ambiani, dating c.200-100 BC, Sills 2003 Class V p.132 no. 270-283;. ABC 28. Allen no. Aa2, VA 15-17. Scheers 8. Obverse: Flamboyant wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right, rosette/flower below Measurements: 13.10mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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-6FD8A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: 17.48mm in diameter, 3.75mm thick and 6.19g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been p…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6FCB74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. Gallo-Belgic E (Scheers class III),, ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: 16.5mm in diameter, 3.49mm thick and 6.19g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D6DB1B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold Late Bronze Age penannular ring possibly gold plated with a copper alloy core, dating to the period 1150-750 BC. Description: The penannular ring is evenly made with regularly banding of dark sivery brown lines expanding on the outside edgfe. No clear evidence of a copper-alloy core is visible and the internatal terminals appear to be solid gold Measurements: 17.24mm long, 16.23mm high, 6.54mm thick and 9g in weight Discussion: From NMGW-04216C 'The penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Taylor…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linton', 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-83554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Saint-Denis, ancient Catolacus (CATOLACO on coin), moneyer: Ebrigiselus (Ebregisilo on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 1479, Prou (1892) no. 835, Felder (2003) no. 892. Obverse: Diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: CATO[L]ACO+ (retrograde).  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +EBREGISILO. Measurements: 12.57mm in diameter, 1.27g in weight. Discussion: This coin shows significant finishing to t…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-83515A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Senlis, ancient Silvanectis (SCLLNECLIS on coin), moneyer: Bettone (BETONE on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 4128 var., Prou (1892) no. 1100 var. Obverse: Pellet diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: +BETONE+.  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +SCLL[NEC]LIS (retrograde). Measurements: 12.44mm in diameter, 1.3g in weight. Discussion: This coin 1 appears to be a previously unrecorded type though ap…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-EFA080
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late iron age gold uniface quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, minted between c.80-60BC. Gallo-Belgic D (Scheers class IV), ABC 43, VA 69-3.Obverse: plain, possible mould related marks upon it. Reverse: Tree-like object. Measurements: 10mm in diameter, and 1.4g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-DD91AA
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold coin pendant made from an early-medieval tremissis dating to the period c.AD 620-640. Description: Obverse: Diademed bust right, hatched body. Legend: from 7 o’clock, METTIS CIVETAT(I), s on side.   Reverse: Cross with remnant of letters C and A in 3rd and 4th quarters, within circular border. Legend:  + LEVDOALDVS m, starting at 5 o’clock anti-clockwise upside down. The pendant has a plain gold, flat, suspension loop with a ‘v’ shaped terminal end where it has been attached to the outside edge of the coin on the obver…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25E003
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold coin pendant made from a solidus of Valentinian III (425-455), probably a pseudo-imperial visigothic issue. VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type (minted AD 426-430). Mint of Ravenna:  R-V//CONOB.  RIC X, No: 2010-1.   Description: The coin has an unusual gold suspension loop with a central line of horizontal running bars flanked either side with single vertical line running end to end. The loop has been soldered to the edge of the coin above the emperor's head. The coin has a double banded border a…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F97DF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-Medieval gold Britain Crown of James I (AD 1603-1625), Second coinage (1604-1619), dating ot the period 1606-1607. First bust, escallop initial mark. London Mint. North (1991, 145) No 20910 Measurements: 21.25mm in diameter and 2.37g in weight.
Created on: Monday 14th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F6FA5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron age quarter stater of the Catuvellauni (North Thames Eastern Region), "Floret Trophy" type dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse type depicting Small four-petal flower in centre of plain field. Reverse type depicting Highly-stylised Roman trophy with oval ring and two opposed S-shaped above. Rudd (2010), ABC 2246, VA 146, BMC 436.
Created on: Monday 14th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 3', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9405AB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date (c. 1685-1800). The hoop is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior surface of the band is undecorated. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case and reads, 'I CANNOT SHO THE LOVE +:O’. However, the band is too narrow for the intended letters. A hallmark is also present but survives only as an illegible shape in a square cartouche. It is not clear therefore whether this is a maker’s mark or a date letter. The ring is…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edenbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9117D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but damaged gold 'memento mori' finger ring of post-medieval date (c.1500-1650). Description: The bezel of the ring is elongated hexagonal in plan, all sides of which are concave. An engraved border runs along the edge of the bezel, repeating this shape. In the centre of the bezel, applied on top of a further engraved line that repeats the shape of the bezel, a skeleton in high relief lies on its side (reclining). It rests on top of or within a coffin or bed, its head resting on its right hand, its left leg rested crossing over the other. An engraved legend runs betwee…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton Kirby and South Darenth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-AD669C
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Bronze Age gold plated penannular ring, dating to 1150 - 800BC. The ring is circular in shape and in cross section, with two flat terminals. Between the terminals is copper alloy corrosion, suggesting that the main body of the ring is copper alloy plated with gold. One of the terminals is damaged, with the surface cracked and partly missing showing the inside of the ring. The surface of the ring is a light yellow gold colour, with slightly darker stripes running across the ring in bands. Dimensions: Length: 15.8 mm Width: 15.2 mm Thickness: 5.2 mm Weight…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C7392A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie or posy' dating to the 17th century. Description: A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring of 'posie or posy' type probably dating to the 17th century. The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped in cross-section. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads 'Knit in one by christ alone+’ the final symbol appears to be a lis. Just prior to this on the eternal circumference is a pat of copper-discolouration indicating the solder join closing the band, this is paired with a simple join visible…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ightham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-184D79
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold bracelet of Bronze Age date (1300-1100 BC). Description: The object is a loosely twisted, square-section rod. At one end the rod finishes at a cut, while at the other its finishes in a tapered tip. Here, the rod straightens slightly but appears wavy, suggesting it has been untwisted. The surfaces of the rod are very rough and dimpled with some hammer and file marks visible.  Measurements: length: 75mm; width: 5mm; thickness; 3mm; weight: 12g Discussion:  Similar objects recorded on the database include BM-25EFE8, the discussion of whi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-87403F
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Three fragments of an incomplete folded gold strip or ribbon dating to the Bronze Age (c. 2200 - 800 BC). Description: The ribbon is in three separate fragments, each of which are decorated on one side with four regular, longitudinal, parallel grooves whilst the other side is plain. The very tips of the ends of each fragment fold over slightly and the two smaller parts fit the two ends of the larger, so it can be deduced that these snapped off through being bent. A near 90 degree bend is present halfway down the larger fragment and a split is visible at one of…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manston', grid reference and parish protected.