Record ID: KENT-FE5B8E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The incomplete head of an Early Medieval gilded copper alloy disc-headed pin, dating to c. AD 570 - 620. Description: The disc is flat and approximately circular, due to more than half of the original circumference missing. It has an outer raised border (it is along this that the missing part of the edge has broken away) and is pierced by two small circular holes. These holes are pproximately 1 mm in diameter and placed 3 mm apart, adjacent to and perpendicular to the border. These contain the remains of two copper alloy rivets, probably representing the means…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-926022
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast silver-gilt finger ring, of stirrup style, and dating to c.AD.1150-1500. Description: The object is stirrup shaped, with a sub-circular hoop rising to a triangular bezel. In cross-section the hoop is D-shaped and is uninscribed. The bezel has an integrally cast silver boss, in place and in imitation of a gem setting. The ring is a bright gold in colour, with patches of the gilding having worn away to reveal the silver beneath. The object has two small nicks but is otherwise in good condition and complete. Measurements: External Hoop Diamet…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-EA64B2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface token of Powell Type 3, dating to c.AD 1400-1800. Description: On the obverse, the token has five raised ribs radiating from the centre and in each of the ensuing segments is a pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a brown and grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 23.6 mm; Thickness: 2.9 mm and Weight: 7.55 g. Discussion: This token may be intending to represent a cartwheel, a design which Powell notes were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities. The dating of lead tokens is oft…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-EA0681
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to AD 14-37, Reece Period 1. Description: This denarius is the PONTIF MAXIM reverse type and of uncertain mint. Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]. Reverse: Female figure (Livia) seated right, holding branch and vertical sceptre, the inscription reads PONTIF [MAXIM]. Measurements: Diameter: 17.03 mm; Thickness: 1.76 mm and Weight: 3.06 g. Discussion: This type is known apocryphally as a "Tribu…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-E90DF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman silver denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to AD 64-65, Reece Period 3. Description: This denarius is the IVPPITER CVSTOS reverse type and minted in Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads IMP [NERO CAESAR] AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, the inscription reads IVPPITER CVSTOS. Measurements: Diameter: 17.2 mm; Thickness: 1.99 mm and Weight: 3.01 g. Discussion: See Seaby, No.123 and RIC I, No.53.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-E8ED67
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper of likely Mesolithic date, dating to c.9000-3450 BC. Description: The flint is rectangular in plan and triangular in one cross section. and ovoid in the other. This is due to the ridge running along the body of the scraper, with either side sloping away from it to obverse edges with  short, stepped and low-angle retouch. The edges are still sharp to the touch. The top and bottom faces are flat with some very light retouch at the top. Concoidal rippling and negative flake scars are visible on the body. The reverse of the flint is f…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-E712A2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy figurine of uncertain date, but likely Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1300-1850. Description: The object is a figure composed of one cast piece of lead alloy, likely pewter, rendered in three dimensions. It is solid, not hollow. At the apex is a small sub-sphere, likely a face whose details have now worn away - there may also have been a hat that now does not survive. At the back of the head is an attachment point of unknown function. The figure thins to a neck and then widens to a puffed out chest dressed in a short tunic.Two legs are outlined a…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D7903D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy 'fob' seal matrix set with a glass intaglio, dating to the 18th-19th Century. Description: In plan, the seal is rectangular with rounded corners. The bezel band is decorated by a series of raised chevrons. The reverse is pyramidal in form with concave moulding along the lower edges and a central circular hole at the apex (where the handle would originally have been attached). A series of fine grooves radiate from the central hole over the upper part of the pyramid. There are traces of gilding and areas of darker brown patinate…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D6A962
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman silver Denarius of Vitellius (AD 69), dating to AD 69 (Reece Period 3). Description: CONCORDIA P R reverse type, depicting Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 18.5 mm and Weight: 2.32 g. Discussion: As RIC Vol I, Vitellius 66.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D63493
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut short cross Medieval penny dating from the reign of Henry II ( AD 1154 - 89), Richard (AD 1189 - 1199)  or John (AD 1199 - 1216). Description: Minted by Nicole at York, Class 1 - 5 (AD 1180 - c. 1208/9). Measurements: Diameter: 19.7 mm and Weight: 1.31 g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D59468
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval cut short cross farthing, possibly John (AD 1199-1216). Description: Class 5b, minted at Oxford c. 1204 - 1209. Measurements: Length: 9.6 mm and Weight: 0.36 g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D4ED0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of James I (AD 1603 - 1625), dating to 1604 - 7. Description: This is a halfgroat of the Second Coinage with an uncertain initial mark. Obverse: Crowned rose, the inscription reads I D G RO[SA S]INE SPINA. Reverse: Crowned thistle, the inscription reads TVEATVR VNITA DEV[S] Measurements: Diameter: 16.5 mm and Weight: 0.87 g. Discussion: See North (1997) No. 2104, with large crown on obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-D40003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly clipped silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of James I (AD 1603 - 1625), dating to 1604 - 5. Description: This is a halfgroat of the Second Coinage with a Rose initial mark. Obverse: Crowned rose, the inscription reads I D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse: Crowned thistle, the inscription reads TVEATVR [VNITA DE]VS Measurements: Diameter: 16.6 mm and Weight: 0.93 g. Discussion: See North (1997) No. 2104.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-1B98C3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, dating to AD 1600-1700. Description: The jetton is circular in plan and in a good condition. The token is a mid-green in colour. Obverse: The bust of Mercury, facing right, within a fleur-de-lys and pellets border. Reverse: An imperial orb within a trefoil tressure, bordered by rosettes. Measurements: Diameter: 22 mm and Weight: 1.95 g. Discussion: This jetton was minted in Nuremberg and is not currently attributed to a specific master. See Mitchiner (), No.1473 or SUR-8C4541 for a similar example on this…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C47FD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 307-361. Uncertain reverse type. Measurements: Diameter: 15.93 mm; Thickness: 0.97 mm and Weight: 0.74 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C3716A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop 'D'-shaped buckle, dating to c.AD 1200-1400.   Description: The D-shaped frame has steeply sloping surfaces and reaches its maximum width at the centre of the outer bar, with the axis bar being offset. The frame is undecorated and the pin is missing. Measurements: Length: 20.72 mm; Width: 13.7 mm; Thickness: 4.11 mm and Weight: 2.28 g. Discussion: This buckle is dated to the Medieval period due to the similarities in Whitehead (2003), No.54 and see also OXON-2D163D on this database.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C29493
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast Medieval to early Post-Medieval copper-alloy single loop rectangular buckle frame, dating to c.AD 1400-1700. Description: The copper alloy frame has uniform dimensions on each side. All edges are slightly bevelled on the upper and lower faces. There is a slight notch on the shorter (bar). The frame has a mid-brown coloured patina. The pin is missing.    Measurements: Length: 29.97 - 28.9 mm; Width: 17.96 mm; Thickness: 3.15 mm and Weight: 4.75 g. Discussion: For a similar examples on this database, see NLM-5E22AE and WAW-795851.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C24D1E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy furniture fitting terminal of likely either Roman or Post-Medieval date. Description: The terminal is shaped as a three dimensional acorn moulded in one piece, detailing the cup and nut with a central conical knob. The base of the acorn has a circular cross sectioned shank below an integral collar that terminates in an historic break. Measurements: Length: 35.31 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Thickness: 9.41 mm and Weight: 23.85 g. Discussion: This object is likely a furniture fitting, due to it's size and form. The dating is more complicated. S…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C149E1
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Medieval copper alloy rotary key, dating to c.AD 1100-1500. Description: The key has a substantial circular bow which appears to be undecorated. There is no collar at the junction with the hollow stem, which is circular in cross section, The un-grooved bit lays in line with the bow. The sub-rectangular flat bit has a narrow cleft (10.65 mm) cut into it adjacent to the lower stem. On the opposite corner of the rectangle a stepped rectangular ward-cut, the remaining rectangular ward protrudes (14.41mm) from the cleft. The wards are distorted…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-B1831C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 307-361. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Possibly minted in Trier, //[TR]P. Measurements: Diameter: 12.98 mm; Thickness: 1.24 mm and Weight: 0.94 g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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