Record ID: KENT-7039AE
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy casket key, probably of Medieval date (AD 1100 - 1500). Description: The key is small with a projecting stem ovate in cross-section. A roughly circular bow loop forms the upper terminal proceeded by a wide collar with a raised lower edge.. The opposite end of the stem is flat with a projecting pointed pin. A flat bit projects from the underside of the stem at 90 degrees and has one rounded cleft in its outermost edge and stepped outer ward. The stem is lightly bent warped and corrosion has ingrained dirt. Measurements: 34.96mm long, 16.08mm wide (with…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
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Record ID: KENT-47C5CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Gallenius (sole reign), dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 116, no. 1210. Measurements: 17.01mm in diameter and 2.45g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-477DEE
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Medieval copper-alloy English jetton, mernick obverse type 4j.9 reverse type 10, dating to the period 1279-1335. Measurements: 17.86mm in diameter, 0.63mm thick and 0.84g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-47273A
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy detached goad from a composite early medieval to medieval probable prick spur (AD c. 1050 - c. 1150). Description: It is formed from a copper alloy cone with fluted sides creating an irregular cross-section. A circular hold goes from top to bottom. The copper alloy part features some decoration. Measurements: 18.48mm high, 14.66mm in diameter and 11.84g in weights. Discussion: This object resembles the goad of a composite prick spur of 11th - 12th century date, e.g. HAMP-7660EC and SUR-301C41. The object may have had a long iron point projecting fro…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-458B82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy late Iron age Flat linear cast bronze unit or 'potin' of the Cantiacii dating to c.70-55 BC. Obverse:Outline bust left with large central pellet. Reverse: Outline Ball butting left, below two crescents and with large central pellet. Significant casting sprue and flash remains. Holman type F2/1-1b, Allen no. K1, Van Ardell no.127–1. Measurements: 19mm in diameter, 1.9g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0C3BF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper-alloy nummus, possibly a contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS prototype, reverse depicting Victory left on a prow holding shield and sceptre. Uncertain mintmark. Measurements: 16.27mm in diameter and 2.35g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0C2270
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus, of uncertain Tetrarch emepror, dating to AD 307-317. Reece period 15. GENIO POP ROM reverse type, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Measurements: 16.85mm in diameter and 1.31g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0BFFB9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Post Medieval uniface lead alloy token with a Powell type 30 (Unaccompanied simple designs) Description The token is uniface (a design on one side), broadly circular in plan and slightly dished in cross section being concave on its plain reverse. The upper surface has raised design of a series of irregularly raised pellets. There is a slight tabe on one edge, likely remains of casting sprue. It has a mottled off-white to grey colour with speckles of brown. Measurements:The token has a maximum diameter of 16.8mm, is 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.48 grams. …
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0BC269
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though slightly warped cast lead building, probably a house. Dating to c.1700-1800. Description: The toy is formed from a thick rectangular with central upright projection. The base is has raised hatching on its upper surface, both sides of the upright section. The upright section is rectangular in plan until roughly two thirds of the way up before narrowing to a point. This section is also hatched. There is a raised rectangle centrally placed where it reaches the base representing a door. There maybe other details such as windows but wear obscures further detail. It h…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0B4D8F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast, worn and inscribed copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date. Description: The fragment represents about a fifth of the circumference of an annular frame. It has a broad band with a very slightly curved cross-section. It is inscribed on both faces in a large blocky outline script between an incised border. The inscription is unclear One side (left of the image) Appears to read +IhEV[__] and the other __VDRE_ _. The fragment seems to narrow before the initial cross so maybe the worn broken pin restriction. The fragment is marginally worn with a dark-grey gre…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-75F8BB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strip of sheet lead alloy folded around a small fragment of sheet lead of uncertain date. Description: The sheet leaded is folded over on itself from one end and sealed shut with iron staples, forming a rough square. In the central fold is a small flat sheet lead object of uneven ovoid shape. There is no incised detailing or decoration. Both object are patinated off white typical of aged lead. The object has some damage on one side where it was opened after discovery. Measurement: Total combined weight of both objects 220g External object: 48.48m long, 48.96mm wide, 1…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-BF1FED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver grosso of the Vatican in the name of Alexander/Alessandro VII (1655-1667), dating to 1655-1667, mint: Rome, CNI XVI nos 32-43, especially no 35. Ref: Corpus Nummorum Italiana vol. XVI (1936): p. 405-7. Obv.: Papal arms, with crest and mantling. Leg.: ALEX/VII.P.M. Rev.: Legend in four lines within simple shield. Leg.: HILAREM/DATOREM/DILIGIT/DEVS Measurements: 18.36mm in diamter and 1.44g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A929F
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet metal three piece copper-alloy Medieval strap end dating from the second half of the 14th century. Description: The strap-end is formed from two sheets of copper alloy sandwiching a cast copper-alloy spacer and all held together by three rivets, two at the attachment end and one at lower end just prior to the terminal knop. The pace between the upper rivets contains desicated organic material possibly remains of a leather belt. The bottom rivet is broken leaving the object fragile and the plates springing open.The plates are sub rectangular in plan, tapering slightly towa…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A76AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfpenny of James I (1603-25) first coinage dating to the period c.1603-04. Mintmark Lis. North (1991) no. 2078. Measurements: 10.98mm in diameter and 0.17g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A6A89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver three-halfpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), North Second Issue coinage (1561-1582), Pheon mint mark and dated on the coin 1562. North (1991) no. 2000. Measurements: 13.51mm in diameter and 0.31g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A60DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A highly worn silver penny Edward I (1272-1307), dating to the period 1303-1305. Minted at Durham. Class 10ab5, North (1991) 1039/3. Measurements: 19.08mm in diameter and 1.22g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2A5149
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, clipped and heat affected silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward IV Second reign 1471-1483 type xvi 4. Archiepiscopal issue of York under George Neville (1465-1476). North (1991). 1649. Measurements: 15.08mm in diameter and 0.48g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
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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-BA1657
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, of uncertain use. Possibly a net or loom weight of medieval to post-medieval date Description: The object is annular with a thick D-Shaped ring. The central hole is more than 10mm in diameter. The object has a thick off-white patination typical of aged lead. Measurements: 42.5mm in diameter, 16mm thick and 163g in weight. Discussion: While superficially looking like a spindle whorl anything more than 30g is rather impractical so some other weighting function is likely
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-BA10F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn 1 Duit of the Dutch Netherlands, Zeeland. Dated 1766 on the coin. KM No. 101. Measurements: 22mm diameter and 2.18g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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