Record ID: PUBLIC-5130D6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'melon' bead of uncertain date, but probably Roman. Sub-circular in plan with a circular 8.4mm smooth-sided aperture in the centre. The sides have a spiralling gadrooned decoration of seven relief moulded curved ridges with deep grooves between. The top and bottom are slightly dished/concave, probably from wear. The surface displays a pale green patchy patina. Diameter 16.3mm, height 9.3mm, wall thickness 3.5mm > 4mm, weight 6.8g. Compare with similar finds on this database: KENT-357FF3, GLO-0A5A53, SUSS-278700 and IOW-ACE7B9. There appears t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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: PUBLIC-D23406
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decorative mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. An asymmetrical flat plate with a trefoil head and protruding sides, tapering down to a bifurcated base, with moulded foliate decoration on the face. The reverse has two rectangular cross-section fixing spikes, 'bent over', positioned at either end of the plate, which is otherwise flat. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 27.6mm, width 18.3mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 6.8g. Similar examples on this database at: DENO-4D05D5, LIN-E83AB8 and SUR-FA24EE.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BD19F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-27) class 14, dating to c.1317-19. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991 : 37) no.1065. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BCE810
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy large 'crotal' horse bell, probably dating to c.1550-1750. Sub-spherical in form with a rectangular pierced suspension loop at the apex. Cast in two halves, with a median transverse ridge. There are two circular sound holes in the top half of the bell, with a sound slot and larger circular holes at each end at the base. Gardooned decoration on the top half with the vertical ribs terminating in pellets of alternating heights and size. The lower half has depictions of winged cherubs, one either side of the sound slot. An iron '…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B18187
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Post-Medieval or probably Modern, copper-alloy composite hook and eye decorated plate.  A slightly convex, sub-triangular plate with floral decoration and a blunt hook formed from a length of bent copper-alloy bar that has been soldered to the rear of the plate. The hook is decorated with oblique transverse lines. The circular eye attachment on the rear of the plate also appears soldered and protrudes at right angles to the plate. Probably a hook for domestic use, probably curtains or similar.  Height 24.5mm, width 18.4mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 3.1g.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E4722
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded silver halfgroat of James I (1603-25) 2nd coinage, unclear mint-mark, dating to c.1604-19. North 2104/5. Diameter 18mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 0.8g.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E16A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is circular and flat. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 1.9g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded at P…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DD794
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval oval frame from a two-piece shoe buckle, dating to c.1660-1720. An oval convex face, chamfered on the outside with a pin rest at one end. The reverse is chamfered on the inside with a thickened portion at either side, drilled to accept a separate iron spindle that is now missing along with the chape assembly. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 35.5mm, width 27.9mm, thickness 4.3mm, weight 6.7g. See, Whitehead (2003, pp.97) No.600 and see similar examples on this database at: DEV-10E371, BERK-CC247C and PUBLIC-4AFF62.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.