Record ID: KENT-7C67C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age, early southern British, uninscribed, struck or hammered, silver or possible debased gold - white gold stater. British A Westerham, Southern class 2a - Carn Brae,produced by the Regini, based in West Sussex. Slightly oval flan. Obverse: Abstract head right with wreath, crescents and probable cloak. Reverse: Disjointed, stylised horse left, partial legs, many pellets above and distinct vesica motif behind. Mint: Southern Britain. Die axis: 11 o'clock.  Very worn or fair condition - possible worn dies. Erroded, slightly pitted surface (found in dried up…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-CFBA10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Commonwealth Period (1649-1660), pierced, cast, copper alloy, silver plated contemporary counterfeit halfcrown. Obverse: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch. Inscription: THE COMMONWEALTH. OF ENGLAN[D] Reverse: Conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland with mark II.VI. of value above. Inscription: .G(O)D.W(I)TH.VS(.1)[65](4) Mint mark: Sun (1649-1657). Mint name: Proporting to be London but mint by provenance. Die axis: 10 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with some 'clipping', and a silver/grey tarnished toned patina. However, the sun mint mark app…
Created on: Sunday 9th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2B3956
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain, crudely cast, lead alloy, probable unofficial, trade type weight. Free standing, oval base, conical shape with flat apex and no suspension loop, but there is a small central, circular, dimple/recess at the base. Stable white/pale grey patina but a number of scratches and dents probably from agricultural machinery. This has an unknown date from Roman period to Post medieval (43-1799AD). Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-57 No. 17, Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 31 and History Beneath Our F…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2AD9A4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C17th-18th, cast, lead alloy, fair size, biface, token. The Powell 32- type classification system type 1 - petalled flower. Five foil petal geometric flower or daisy design with pellets in between the petals and within a border, on the back of the token the same pattern but rather off-centre. The token is slightly distorted probably by agricultural machinery, rather worn with a matt, pale grey/white surface patina. This is likely to date between 1600-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56 No. 18-21, Finds Identified, Gordon Bailey…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2A9107
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, asymmetrical, flat, decorative mount with separate rivet, probably once a sword belt fitting. Moulded and possibly engraved foliate possible tulip design within a plain raised border. There is a little wear otherwise an attractive dark green patina with remnants of a white metal coating. There is also a rusty brown iron stain residue from an iron rivet in the centre at the top, above the tulip flower. This is likely to date between 1575-1625. Ref, History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 113 No. 713 & 717 and Metal…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-BD7C24
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, cast, possible high tin content copper alloy, composite two piece button with seperate embedded drawn copper alloy wire shank. Discoidal, solid, convex front, probably with a central pimple. Slightly convex plain back, polished tin surface with a circular-section looped shank. There are several patches of pale green, pitted corrosion including the central pellet or pimple. The button is likely to date to the 17th Century. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 18-27 no. 16, Buttons and Fasteners 500BC-AD1840, Gordon Bailey, Gree…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HORSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1720B3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, cast, lead alloy, spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is roughly circular, plain, convex or a flattened, conical shape with relatively large roughly central spindle hole. The small size implies it's use on delicate fine materials such as silk. There is a white overall surface corrosion layer but no other damage. This is likely to date to the Post Medieval era. Ref. Detector Finds 6, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2008, page 71-88 no. C15.45 a & b and C15.112. The spindle whorl is 15.76mm long, 14.60mm wide, 5.07mm thick, 15.76 diameter and weighs 5.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Saturday 14th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HORSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-AEDF82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
140-175AD. Roman, copper alloy, possibly Faustina Senior or Faustina Junior sestertius. Obverse: Bust with facial profile right otherwise very corroded. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Central seated figure, left. Inscription: Illegible. Die axis: 330 deg. or 11 O'clock. Very worn with green/pale brown patina partially preserved in areas but otherwise pale green corrosion and nibbled irregular edges. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 52-53 and Roman Coins and their Values, David R. Sear, 4th Revised Edition, Seaby 1988, page 161-173.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HORSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-AE4FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
43-253AD. Roman copper alloy As or dupondius. Length 23.0mm, Width 21.7mm, Thickness 2.9mm, Diameter 23.0mm, Weight 3.6g. Obverse: Extreme corrosion and wear - no details visible. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Very corroded - possible central standing figure. Inscription: Illegible. Rather irregular shape, very worn and corroded with few details visible, small areas of brown patina but very pitted and broken down surface with several areas of pale green verdigris exposed. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 48-58.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HORSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-AE13E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
158-159AD. Roman. Probable Antoninus Pius (138-161AD) sestertius. Length 30.2mm, Width 28.5mm, Thickness 4.4mm, Diameter 30.2mm, Weight 14.5g. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right. Inscription: (AN)[](TRP)XXII. Reverse: Possible octastyle temple of Divus Augustus with 'SC' either side. Inscription: (CO.SIII - in the exergue). Mint name: Rome. Die axis: 210 deg. or 7 o'clock. Worn with broken down and corroded edges. However, there is an attractive pale brown patina but also 30% surface corrosion with some green verdigris. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 52, Roman…
Created on: Monday 12th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HORSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-370266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly 1698. William III sixpence. Length 20.8mm, Width 20.4mm, Thickness 0.8mm, Diameter 20.8mm, Weight 2.5g. Obverse: Draped bust right. Inscription: []A. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Inscription: Illegible. Mint name: London. Die axis: 180 deg. or 6 o'clock. Extreme wear with few details visible and patchy grey/black surface tarnish. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 349-352.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
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Record ID: KENT-000447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman probably 4th Century. Copper alloy coin probable follis. Length 23.8mm, Width 20.6mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Diameter 23.8mm, Weight 3.8g. Obverse: Completely corroded - no details visible. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Possible central standing figure. Inscription: Illegible. Slightly irregular oval shaped flan probably due to corrosion of the edges of the coin. Judging by the dimensions the denomination is likely to be that of a follis which would date it to the 4th Century. Green and rusty brown corrosion all over the surface makes identification very difficult. Coins of England …
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-FFA633
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1490's Silver alloy, Spanish Ferdinand III and Isabella two reales coin. Length 22.3mm, Width 22.5mm, Thickness 0.8mm, Diameter 22.3mm, Weight 2.4g. Obverse: Elaborate heraldic shield. Inscription: []DVS ET EILSA(B)[]. Reverse: Curved bow with quiver of arrows and 'S' in the field. Inscription: []RE[](IVIA)[]A[]. Die axis: 5 o'clock or 11 o'clock. Light wear, attractive silver colour with slight grey tarnish but fairly heavily clipped with the outer section of the legend missing, some areas all the legend is missing. The coin has also a hand punched hole at 5 o'clock for suspension.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-69D897
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1st-2nd Century. Copper alloy, cast, broken head section of a fibula bow brooch. Truncated length 12.0mm, Truncated width 15.8mm, Thickness 7.1mm, Weight 2.1g. Very worn, corroded, small broken fragment of a Colchester derivative fibula. Most of one wing only and probable remnant of the chord left in situ. Probable plain bow with a central longditundinal ridge that once went down the bow. Rounded/eroded surfaces as a result of corrosion with pale green colour. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 28-31 No. 96.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-658553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1st-Mid 3rd Century. Roman, copper alloy, probable sestertius or as. Length 24.7mm, Width 22.8mm, Thickness 3.6mm, Diameter 24.7mm, Weight 7.9g. Obverse: Possible head outline. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Blank - no details visible. Inscription: Illegible. Very worn and corroded surface and broken down, irregular edges. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 48-59.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-655407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2nd Century. Roman, copper alloy, probable sestertius or as possibly of Antoninus Pius. Length 25.5mm, Width 24mm, Thickness 3.6mm, Diameter 25.5mm, Weight 9.2g. Obverse: Probable head outline, laureate bust, right. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Standing central figure - probably Salus standing left at an altar feeding a snake, holding a sceptre. Inscription: Illegible. Die axis:180 deg. or 6 o'clock. Almost square shaped, very corroded surface with broken down edges, some dark green patina intact especially the reverse. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2009, page 52 No. 495.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-652424
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late 16th-Mid 17th Century. Copper alloy, cast, belt mount or horse furniture with integral blunt lug. Truncated length 19.1mm, Width 13.3mm, Thickness 15.3mm, Weight 2.2g. Small, broken half with an openwork 'D' shape loop and small terminal knop. Probably once a symmetrical rounded 'Bow Tie' shape. There is a moulded four petal flower at the opposite end - once in the centre of the mount. One relatively large rounded or blunt integral lug with the end slightly curved over. Small traces of gilding remaining on the front surface only. Rather corroded surface with some green verdigris …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: KENT-5868E8
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
13th-18th Century. Medieval-Post Medieval. Copper alloy, crudely cast, 'mystery' ring. Length 27.7mm, Width 26.3mm, Thickness 2.8mm, Diameter 27.7mm, Weight 3.4g. Mass produced, multi-functional possible harness ring, belt fitting, tally stick counter, base for cloth covered button or tapestry ring. Irregular annular ring with flattened sexfoil cross-section with bevelled inside and outside edge together with hand file finishing marks. Rather corroded with a few patches of surface dark green patina. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 69 No. …
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-5315E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain - possibly Roman, lead alloy, crudely cast, probable unofficial small conical shaped weight. Length 14.7mm, Width 15mm, Thickness 13.9mm, Diameter 15mm, Weight 14.1mm. Conical shape with small flange around the base and pimple on the top/apex. But also four feint ribs down the cone shape and a small dimple roughly in the centre of the base. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 40.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-52E511
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Probably Roman. lead alloy, cast, oval probable steelyard weight. Length 31.3mm, Width 25.6mm, Thickness 17.5mm, Weight 61.9g. Flattened oval or 'pear drop' shape, plain lead weight with rusty remains of a probable suspension loop at the top. The steelyard was used throughout the Roman world and, being portable was employed by many street sellers and merchants. White powdery surface with a number of small dents and scratches inflicted by agricultural practices i.e. ploughing. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 9 and Roman Art…
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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