Record ID: NMGW-F0F0A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) or Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 406-408 (Reece Period 22). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting three emperors standing facing, each holding a spear, the two outermost resting a hand on shield. Uncertain eastern mint. RIC X, p.251-2, nos 141a ff.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-9FAF22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of Theodosius II, dating to the period AD 425-435 (Reece Period 22). The reverse type depicts a cross in a wreath. RIC X, p. 275, cf. 440ff. It is 10.2mm diameter, 1.5mm thick and 0.85g. This is only the third coin of its type recorded from Britain - see SUR-13EB9C and SF-17EB49. These coins are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean, where they were struck, but are very rare in the North-Western Roman Empire.
Created on: Sunday 3rd April 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-AF81C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A cut fragment of a Visitgothic imitation of a gold Roman solidus of Valentinian III (AD 425–455), dating to c. AD 439–455 (Reece Period 22). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on globe; right foot on human-headed coiled serpent. Mint of Ravenna. Probably as RIC X, p. 454, nos. 3715–8. The annulet above the head and the extended tongues of the letter G on the reverse are indicative of a Visigothic product. Obverse inscription: […]-NIANVS [P…]. Reverse […]GGG. Mintmark [R] V…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C0305E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Constantine III (AD 407-411), dating to the period c.AD 407-408 (Reece period 22). VICTORIA AAAVGGGG reverse type depicting the emperor standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, trampling captive to right. Mint of Lyon. As RIC X, p. 347, no. 1506. Coin has same dies as MDC Monnaies de Collection sari (1 12 2017), lot 224.
Created on: Friday 30th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E91C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Honorius (395 - 423), dating to 395-402. (Reece period 22), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse bearing the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive, minted in Milan, M-D//COMOB. RIC X, p. 318, no:1206 d. Measurements: Diameter: 20.98mm, Thickness: 0.99mm, Weight: 4.45g.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-56B91A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman gold coin, probably a contemporary copy of a solidus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78) with garbled legends. The obverse appears to be OH VALE[ ] which is probably copying D N VALE[NS or NTINIANVS P F AVG] and the reverse is [ ]ITVOR[ ] which most likely copies RESTIVTOR REI PVBLICAE or similar, with and emperor standing, holding Victory on globe and standard. The reverse depicts a beaded upright, which seems to be part of the pole of the standard. The fragment looks intentionally cut along its three non-original edges and is bent in profile, with a U-shaped…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warsash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-17EB49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of Theodosius II, dating to the period AD 425-435 (Reece Period 22). The reverse type depicts a cross in a wreath. RIC X, p. 275, cf. 440ff. This is only the second coin of its type recorded from Britain - see SUR-13EB9C. These coins are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean, where they were struck, but are very rare in the North-Western Roman Empire.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-EBDD60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold contemporary copy of a gold Roman tremissis of Honorius (AD 393-423) or Theodosius II (AD 402-450), dating to the period AD 408-450 (Reece Period 22-23). Probably VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM reverse type, depicting Victory advancing to front, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe. Copying mint of Constantinople. cf RIC X 212 or 213. Richard Abdy says "Probably made in sub-Roman Gaul, they are often termed 'Pseudo-Imperial Gallic'. It is difficult to find parallels in this series as the variety comes down to individual specimens (being that loosely copied). Artefacts from this…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36418C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn Roman to Early Medieval copper-alloy coin, possibly a nummus of 5th to 6th century AD date, c.AD 425-530 (Reece Periods 22-23). The coin has some damage to the flan and evidence for corrosion, the surviving elements of the design now indistinct and lacking detail. Obverse: Unclear diademed bust right, extending to the edge of the flan; possible remains of inscription above, now illegible. Reverse: Cross potent, possibly encircled by a wreath; any inscription no longer survives Its identification is uncertain although the surviving design, diameter …
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D9BD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Honorius or Theodosius II dating to the period AD 408-423. (Reece Period 22). Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM depicting two emperors standing holding globe between them. Uncertain mint. Cf; RIC X, p. 272, nos 407ff. Find of Note.
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 31st December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-027E2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Honorius, dating to AD 410-423 (Reece Period 22). Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC X, p. 338, no. 1357; LRBC, p. 63, no. 828.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godmanchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-DB25A1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
16 solidi (Arcadius, 6; Honorius, 9 (1 plated copy); Constantine III, 1). `A total of five late Roman gold solidi and one plated imitation of a solidus were found by Mr M J Cuddeford while searching with a metal detector on a ploughed field in the parish of Good Easter, Essex, about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford. The first coin (no. 2) was discovered by Mr Cuddeford in February 1992 and Mr Cuddeford found a further 5 coins while searching on the same field in 1993. The coins were found scattered over an area some 70 metres square; no trace of a container was found. They were declar…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-DE7B95
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 404 no. 1620: "15 Nov. 1781 "Our worthy Member, Edward King Esqr. V.P. was pleased to produce for the Inspection of the Society, some very curious Roman Gold Coins, which were discovered last year in the County of Suffolk. The Account of the Discovery is simply this: As two Labourers were digging, in May last, in a Sand-Pit at Eye, they struck their Spades agst. a Case covered with Lead, lying within two Feet of the Surface of the Ground; &, upon its being broke open, they discovered therein uppwards of Six hundred Roman Aurei; the value of each of wch. is near tw…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-AB6467
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 1620A, pp.404-405: "Circumstances of discovery "A major late-Roman hoard of coins, gold jewellery and silver table utensils was found in November 1992 at Hoxne, Suffolk. The finder, Eric Lawes, located the treasure on November 16, 1992, and together with the tenant farmer of the land, Peter Whatling, immediately reported the discovery to Suffolk County Council, the landowners. This prompt action enabled a team from the Suffolk Archaeological Unit, under the direction of Judith Plouviez, to carry out a controlled emergency excavation of the remainder of the deposit on Nov…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-8611D7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 364 no. 1498A: ""The hoard of late Roman gold solidi was found on 7th October 1990 by a man using a metal detector at Butterfield Down, Amesbury [...], and the coins were declared Treasure Trove at an Inquest held on 7th December 1990. Excavation and observation at the site have revealed part of an extensive undefended Romano-British settlement. The site covers at least 6 hectares (15 acres) and geophysical techniques indicate that it may be much larger. It is laid out on a fairly organised plan with post-built fences dividing the site up into sub-rectangular units…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boscombe Down', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-29BE38
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Found by Messrs J and D Philpott with the aid of metal detectors on 25 July 2000. The main body of the pot was found at the depth of one foot nand a few coins were scattered on the surface. The findspot is a matter of yards away from the late-Roman villa of Stanchester. The pottery: a large part of the lower body of a fine Alice Holty grey ware single handled flagon was recovered with the hoard... The findspot of the hoard lies just over 500m from the site of a known Roman building, customarily idetified as a villa...' Report by Richard Abdy, J D Hill and Paul Robinson. 3 solidi (Hono…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanchester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-B5E1D0
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 374 no. 1528: ""Mr. James Talbot communicated, by permission of Lord Rayleigh, two remarkable gold rings, of Roman workmanship, elaborately ornamented with filigree. They were found in March, 1824, at Terling Place, near Witham, Essex, with a large hoard of gold and silver coins. The discovery occurred under the following circumstances: some workmen were engaged in forming a new road through Colonel Strutt's Park, and, the earth being soaked by heavy rains, the cartwheels sunk up to their naves. The driver of the cart saw some white spots upon the mud adherent to the w…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Terling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-627C8C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 403 no. 1619: "8 Nov. 1781 "as some Labourers of Philip Duberley Esqr. of Bentley in Middlesex (about a mile from the ancient Sulloniaca) were employed in cleaning a Ditch, they discovered sevl. Roman Coins, both Gold & Silver, a Bracelet, & two Rings. They lay scatter'd loosely in the Soil, without any Vestige of an Urn or Vase; tho' from the Freshness & Brilliancy of the Gold there is every reason to suppose that they were contained in some Vessel, probably an earthen one, which moulder'd instantaneously at the first Stroke of the Spade." Then came a list of the …
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bentley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-398128
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 386 no. 1565: "29 Jan. 1778 "The ingot of silver which I have now the honour to exhibit to the Society, is a most singular curiosity, and was discovered in the month of September last, on digging for the foundations of a new office for the Board of Ordnance in the Tower; where, having sunk to a great depth, and broken through foundations of ancient buildings, it was found on the natural ground, and, as it is supposed, even below the level of the present bed of the river. In the same place were found three gold coins, or aurei; one of the Emperor Honorius, and two o…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-3B0631
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
8 nummi to 408. A small hoard of 8 coins found north of Hadrian's Wall, only the latest of which has a full record. PATAR 2007, 527. Other PAS records associated with this hoard: NCL-EE2655
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.