Record ID: KENT-450EB7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C16-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, small/medium size, uniface token. The Powell 32-type classification system for leaden token and tallies type 2 - initials 'F V'. Very worn condition and distorted when found now straightened but a fold down the middle particularly on the back. Otherwise a matt grey surface with light grey/white patches. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 No. 12, 25, 28 & 34, Finds Identified, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2000, page 10-15, Fig. 8, 12, 13, 14, 19 …
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-43AEB2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C16-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, medium size, uniface token. The Powell 32 - type classification system for leaden tokens and tallies type 14 with a cross or Paul Baylis type 2 - linear cross with pellets. It is probable that any pellets within the quarters of a cross is meant to simulate the Medieval penny. Worn condition, a matt pale grey surface with some white corroded patches. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref, Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 No. 6, Finds Identified, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2000, pa…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-32CF79
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C16th-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy small/medium size, uniface token. The Powell 32 - type classification system for leaden tokens and tallies No. 3 - segment or Paul Baylis No. 13 - linear multi-armed cross or simply spoked wheel design. Worn condition with a matt grey surface and light grey patches. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 No. 10, 11 & 17, Finds Identified, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2000, page 10-15 Fig. 16 & Fig. 18, Tokens and Tallies through the ages, Edward Fl…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2FE883
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C16th-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, fair size uniface token. The Powell 32 - type classification system - type 2 with a central initial 'W' or possible 'M'. The back surface is blank. Worn condition with a distorted flan at 7 o'clock below the 'W'. A white/pale grey patina, some matt grey areas with fine cracks due to the damage probably by agricultural machinery. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 No. 15, Finds Identified, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2000, page 10-15, Tokens &…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-2B5EEB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval, cast, copper alloy, large loop double asymmetrical buckle with lobed protrusions at either end of the strap bar. Minus the tongue. Very worn or eroded condition with a matt brown corroded surface and a few light green patches on the underside. The outer edge of the more rounded loop has been bent/distorted a little probably by agricultural machinery. This is likely to date between 1400-1500. Ref. Buckles 1250-1800, Ross Whitehead, Greenlight Publishing 1996, page 90, No. 558. The buckle is 43.03mm long, 68.36mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 16.1g.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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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-EC3239
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, cast, lead alloy, fair size, flat, plain, circular, spindle whorl with a central hole probably for a wooden shaft or spindle used making a yarn from wool off the fleece for textile production. Some wear and a number of long dents and scratches from agricultural machinery otherwise a matt, variable pale grey corroded surface. This could date between 43AD-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-56 No. 24 and Detector Finds 6, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2008, page 71-88, Fig. C15.44a&b, C15.49a&b. The whorl is 38.…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-EC00AB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken fragment of a late Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, merchant or signet ring. The flat oval shaped bevel with a small section of the hoop either end, concave on the inside surface and a 'D' cross-section to the hoop. A central lower case or Lombardic letter 'n' with a possible palm branch behind and the letters 'Ibo' above. Worn with dark grey patina with possible remnants of a white metal surface together with a few small spots of light green corrosion on the inside surface. As Merchant marks were not legally validated, it is unlikely that the original owner could be traced…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-DC325D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, Mid C18th-Early C19th. Cast, copper alloy, fair size rumbler bell. A large, open, rectangular suspension loop with a plain upper half and moulded sunburst decoration on the lower half. There is a worn bell founder's initials either 'WG' or possibly 'SG' - both unknown. A lower quarter of the bell has broken away probably by agricultural machinery otherwise a light brown patina with some light green corrosion but minus the 'pea' so it no longer rings. This is likely to date to 1750-1825. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page …
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DBFE90
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, Mid C16th-C17th, cast, copper alloy, fair size crotal bell. Roughly rectangular suspension loop with bevelled edges and relatively small hole containing rust probably from an iron loop or chain. There is moulded sunburst decoration on the lower half and possibly on the upper. The bell is very worn with a matt dark green/grey patina. The iron pea is intact and still rings. This is likely to date between 1550-1699. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 35-45, Illustration page 37-38 No. 2 and No. 40. The bell is 48.98mm Long, 38.…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DBA6FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) class 4e. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, drapery formed by two wedges and three pellets on the neck. Inscription: EDWR'A[NGL' DN]S hYB. Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: CIVI[TAS L]ONDON. London mint. Initial mark Cross potent. Die axis: 1 o'clock. The legend broken away down to the inner circle on obverse between 3 o'clock - 7 o'clock, worn or fine condition with an attractive silver coloured surface. This is likely to date between 1282-1289. Ref. Coins of England …
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-C2079D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly distorted Medieval, struck or hammered, silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307)-Edward II (1307-1327) probable class 10cf 2-3. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, drapery formed by two wedges. Initial mark cross pattee. Inscription: EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB. Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: CIVITAS DUREME. Mint: Durham. Mint mark: Cross pattee. Die axis: 5 o'clock. The coin is in worn/very worn or fine/fair condition. The legend on the obverse between 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock has been bent a little probably by agricultural machinery. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-C19916
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but damaged, Commonwealth Period (1649-1660), struck or hammered, silver penny. Obverse: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch. Inscription: No legend or I.M. - type as standard type. Reverse: Conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland with mark of value above. Inscription: No legend or I.M. - type as standard type - mark of value 'I'. Die axis: 7 o'clock. Very worn-Fair condition, however, the edge of the flan torn partly away between 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock on the obverse and a grey/silver tarnish. This coin is likely to date to 1649-1655. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-7CC34C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver alloy, 'cut' farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), made by cutting up a penny into quarters, long cross coinage, without sceptre, class III. Obverse: Crowned head facing - top of crown only. Inscription: h[ENRICVS REX I]II. Reverse: Long cross voided with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: []NLV[ND]. Mint name: London. Moneyer: missing. Die axis: 1 o'clock. Full cut quarter with no clipping but bent by agricultural machinery. Worn or fine condition with a grey surface tarnish. This is likely to date to between 1248 - 1250. Ref. Coin…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: KENT-7C8333
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period AD 241-243 (Reece period 12). [VIRTVTI AVGVSTI], S-C reverse type depicting Hercules naked standing right resting right hand on hip and left on club set on rock, lion skin beside club. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.3, p. 49, no. 309. The coin is 23.98mm long, 20.99mm truncated width, 3.45mm thick, diameter 23.98mm and weighs 5.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6F720E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Roman, struck or hammered, copper alloy-brass Sestertius coin of Vespasian (69-79AD). Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: [](P)ASIAN AVG Reverse: Standing central figure facing forward with right arm held out - possibly Libertas or Pax with [S](C) in field. Inscription: Illegible. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Slightly oval shape coin with a third of the edge broken down by corrosion. Extremely worn or poor condition with an attractive 'silvery' green patina. This is likely to date to between 69-79AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 52 and Roman Coins & th…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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Record ID: KENT-6C94B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but distorted, Post Medieval - Stuart Period, struck or hammered, silver alloy, Charles II (1660-1685) Groat. Obverse: Crowned bust left in armour to inner circle, with 'IIII' behind. Inscription: CAROLUS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB. REX Reverse: Square shaped shield on cross fleury. Inscription: CHRISTO AUSPICE.REGNO Mint mark: Crown Mint name: London Die axis: 5 o'clock. Complete full flan coin but less than a quarter bent over probably by agricultural machinery. Slightly worn or very fine condition overall but worn over the head and armour with a good silver colour but s…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-59054E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Early Medieval, struck or hammered, silver alloy, sceatta - secondary series G, Type 3a,G150. Obverse: Large diademed head right, cross pommee in front, Athenian eye gazing heavenward, hair with beads, collar of tunic circular shape. Reverse: Beaded standard enclosing saltires pommee in angles, around pellets in annulet, pellets between saltires, crosses on the sides. The coin is slightly oval in shape with a small section of the flan chipped off below the bust. Slightly worn or very fine condition, otherwise silver with a light grey tarnish. This coin is likely to date…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
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