Record ID: PUBLIC-007A12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copy of a base silver shilling of Elizabeth I, issued in Ireland. Third (base) coinage, c. AD 1601-1602. Mint mark illegible. Obverse depicts a square-topped royal shield; reverse depicts a crowned harp. Both legends illegible due to severe breakage and wear. Cf. Spink 2003, 'Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands', p. 152, no. 6507. Although this series is composed of base silver, in addition to the base silver it is possible to see a copper-alloy core to this coin, suggesting perhaps that this should be considered a contemporary copy of an already base issue.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F63792
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely abraded metal disc, possibly a silver plated/washed copper alloy Roman coin. The finder believes that this is the right size and thickness for a Republican denarius, but it is impossible to positively identify based upon its poor preservation. Due to the nature of what looks like an uneven striking pattern, it is also possible that this is an Iron Age silver unit. It measures 19.12 mm diameter, 2.97 mm thick, and weighs 2.8 grams. The metal of the coin seems to show a light silver colouration, although it is impossible to determine whether this was plating or simply a…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.