Record ID: KENT-C53FDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An imported Iron Age gold quarter stater from Gaul, probably from the Ardenne region and derived from the gold staters issued in the name of Philip II of Macedon, dating to the c.late-3rd to 2nd centuries BC. Obverse: Bare-headed bust right. Reverse: Unclear charioteer left, rosette(?) below. This is probably as Sills' Hesperange Type, cf. Sills, 2003: p. 45, nos. 163-168; DT nos. 36-37. Dimensions: Diameter 12.82mm, Thickness 1.78mm, Weight 1.95g.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-C4A346
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic uninscribed gold stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.100-60 BC, probably Biface type. Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right. Cf. ABC, p. 28, no. 13; VA nos. 42-48. Measurements: Diameter 17.85mm, Thickness 2.52mm, Weight 6.39g.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2019
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Record ID: KENT-C3DA1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic uninscribed gold stater of the Ambiani, dating to the period c.100-60 BC, Biface type. Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Sinuous horse right. As ABC, p. 28, no. 13; VA nos. 42-48. Measurements: Diameter 17.92mm, Thickness 2.42mm, Weight 6.33g.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2019
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Record ID: KENT-04DD4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post-Medieval gold half crown Edward VI (AD 1547-1551) . First period coinage, in own name 1547-1549. Southwark mint. North (1991) no. 1895. Measurements: Diameter: 19.15mm; thickness; 0.7mm; weight: 1.36g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E2C775
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie or posy' dating to the 17th century. Description: The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads '__In begin so let us end' it is followed by the makers mark 'WG'. The beginning of the inscription may be missing but it isn't certain. The band shows some abrasion with small nicks around the loop. Measurements: 20.76mm in diameter, 3.13mm wide, band is 1.29mm thick and 2.6g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posy rings were a popular form of fi…
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E2042E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly squashed wound wire or 'plaited' gold finger ring of Late Saxon date c. AD 900-1100. Description: The ring is formed of three thick lengths of circular-sectioned gold wire, which have been plaited to form the bezel and shoulders. The strands have then been beaten together at their lower edge as can be seen in detail where they join to form a rectangular sectioned base to the hoop. Despite the warping the ring is mostly in good condition with only minor abrasion around its circumference.  Measurements: 27.74mm long, 20.56mm high, 5.39mm thick …
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-56777B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A simple gold band of uncertain date. Description: This ring has a rectangular cross-section and plain gold band. It was formed from a solid strip of gold folded into a loop and soldered together. The outside has then been polished to obscure the join, though it is visible on the inside. The ring very slightly narrows towards the top and has been slightly warped. Measurements: 18.36mm in diameter, 6.57mm wide, band is 0.65mm thick and it has a weight of 3.39g in weight. Discussion: This ring is incredibly plain and has no distinguishing features, however it was found in…
Created on: Thursday 15th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-562B7A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A crushed gp;d Roman finger ring, probably dating to the 3rd century AD. Description: The ring has been squashed almost flat, leaving it triangular in plan. The raised bezel cell has also been warped likely leading to the loss of the setting. The shoulders are expanded and the bezel section rectangular in shape. The bezel would have been pear-shaped and probably set with a semi precious stone like a garnet (similarl to KENT-5BEBAB).The ring band is made from hammered gold sheet and the bezel cell applied with solder. Dimensions: Original diameter uncertain, 24.44mm long, 13…
Created on: Thursday 15th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-706279
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: 16.79mm in diameter, 3.39mm thick and 6.11g 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 produced."
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: KENT-7C3C72
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gold jewellery, probably of Roman date. c.1st to 3rd century AD. Description: The fragment consists of a loop of filigree, circular in section, that is now broken at one end. The surviving part forms a straight section that terminates in an ovoid loop. This straight section is decorated with granulation, in the form of two pairs of spheres at each end and five in the centre. Attached to the back of the wire is an additional piece of sheet gold that forms two ovoid ‘ears’ in either side of the wire, each with an undulating surface. Measurements: L.: 14mm…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BFD3A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Georgian Period 1777, minted, George III (1760-1820), gold alloy, early type guinea, fourth laureate head coinage. Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: GEORGIUS. III DEI.GRATIA. Reverse: Crowned shield of Arms. Inscription: M.BF.ET.H.REX.FD.B.ET.L.DS.R.I.A.T.ET.E. Mint name: London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Slightly worn or very fine condition. There are several very fine scratches and two slightly larger scratches one the obverse at 11 o'clock and on the reverse at 8 o'clock. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 421 No. 3728. The coin is 24.75mm long, 24.17mm wide, …
Created on: Saturday 8th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-F9AB4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped gold half sovereign of Edward VI (AD 1547-1551) issued in the name of Henry VIII. 'Arrow/K' mint marks, indicating muling of two dies. dated AD 1547. Mint of the Tower of London,. North 1991 no.1865 Measurements: Diameter: 28.97mm, thickness: 0.64mm, weight: 5.37g.
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
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Record ID: KENT-7D21E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
A single gold coin found in the vicinity of previous small hoard of 7 Iron Age gold coins, reported as 2018 T836. Description: The coin is a Continental Iron Age gold half stater of a type produced in the Somme Valley area of France (ancient Gaul). The type is ultimately derived from the gold staters issued in the name of Philip II of Macedon in the later fourth century BC, but is likely to have been issued from the 3rd to early 2nd century BC. The coin belongs to the 'bearded head series' (Scheers 1977, 225 series 2 class 1 var. b; DT 11 ("à la cigogne"); Si…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoo Peninsula', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7C3199
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crumpled but complete, Post Medieval gold Unite of James I (AD1602-1625), second coinage (1604-1619). Probably dating to the period 1610-1611. Mint Tower of London, mint mark: Bell. North (1991) No. 2084, Spink (2017, 274) No. 2618 Obverse: Crowned half length bust to right with sceptre over right shoulder and orb in left hand. Inscription: IACOBVS.D'.G'.MAG BRIT. FRA. ET. HI. REX. Reverse: Square shield crowned and garnished with I R at side. Inscription: FACIAM.EOS.IN.GENTEM.VNAM. Die axis: 8 o'clock. The coin has been distorted by agricultural equipment with half the coin flat…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
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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
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Record ID: KENT-C3DDD1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold object of uncertain date or function. Description: It is divided into three sections lengthwise by two pairs of engraved circular dots on the outside of one surface. The first section is engraved with a series of lines running parallel to the object and is pierced by a small hole. The middle section is undecorated and the final section expands to form the shape of a spoon bowl, and is also decorated with engraved parallel lines. Dimensions: Length: c.35mm Width: c.8mm (widest point) Discussion: The object was deposited at the British Museum and …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sellindge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-62AA56
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn, misshapen and abraded Post-Medieval gold 'memento mori' type mourning-ring, likely dating to the later 17th century. Description: The finger ring has is a simple loop with a D-shaped cross-section and a decorative engraved skull in 3/4 profile left. There is no surviving trace of the black enamel or niello that would have decorated the skull to make it contrast with the gold of the band. The inscription on the internal surface is heavily worn and crudely executed making and exact reading difficult: 'JN OB (4/A) __o__98____75'. The initials are executed in a differ…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-61E19D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Dubnovellaunos (c.20 BC-AD 5) of the Cantiaci. Dubnovellaunos yoke type dating to the period c.25 BC - AD 5. Obverse: plain, slight banding. Reverse: Horse right, yoke above. ABC (2010) no. 306. Measurements: 12.60mm in diameter, 1.89mm thick and 1.34g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E41541
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Vosenos (c.10 BC-AD 5) of the Cantiaci. Vosenos Star horse type dating to the period c.10 BC - AD 5. Obverse: three raised bands. Reverse: Hors left, star in ring above VOSII below.. ABC (2010) no. 360, BMC no. 2514-2515, Mack 298.. Measurements: 10.92mm in diameter, 1.24g in weight.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tonbridge', grid reference and parish protected.