Record ID: CAM-A8FCC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GL]OR-IA EXE[RCITVS] revese type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Unclear mint prototype.  7 o'clock die axis.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: CAM-A0ECFB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially disturbed hoard of Roman coins discovered whilst the finder was metal-detecting on cultivated land. The initial discovery of a scatter of coins was thought to be a hoard and so it was left in-situ (following good practice) while the discovery was reported to the Finds Liaison Officer for Cambridgeshire, Helen Fowler. The hoard was then excavated by Helen Fowler and Dr. Andrew Brown of the British Museum. The hoard was contained within at least two Roman ceramic vessels, one inside the other and had been partly disturbed by the action of roots and agricultural machine…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-896D8A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Julia Flavia (AD 79-89) dating to the period AD 80-81 (Reece period 4). VENVS-[A]VG (retrograde) reverse type depicting Venus, naked to waist, standing right, resting left elbow on column and holding helmet in right hand. Mint of Rome. As RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 322, no. 387.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-4836B6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact. This is probably a pendant of Roman date, c.2nd to 3rd century AD. See Nicolay 2007, pp.55-57 & 401, pl.90, nos.248.3 & 111.7, 'Round, oval and tear-shaped pendant type'. This artefact weighs 2.90g. The proximal end, assumed to have originally terminated with a complete suspension loop is missing due to an irregular break. The artefact has an incomplete length of 24.8mm, maximum width of 21.7mm and thickness of 1.4mm, increasing to 3.6mm over the distal terminal. The body of the pendant has a rectangular cross-se…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-F03992
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a very incomplete copper-alloy artefact, probably a Roman brooch, probably a trumpet headed bow brooch of 2nd century AD, (or possibly a plate brooch of mid to late 1st to 2nd century AD). It is likely that all edges represent a broken edge although some small areas might be extreme wear to a true edge. The upper and reverse surfaces both damaged through post depositional decay and or damage. This fragment weighs 5.55g, has an incomplete length of 29.8mm, incomplete maximum width of 17.5mm and maximum thickness of 7.3mm. The fragment has an irregular sh…
Created on: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-F00DE1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent but complete Roman bow brooch, of Colchester derivative hinged form, dating to c. AD43-120. This brooch weighs 5.56g and has a maximum width, across the wings, of 26.2mm. In its bent condition it has a height (length) of 30.9mm and occupies an arcing depth from front to back of 23.8mm. The wings are cylindrical but asymmetrical, with no obvious join line along the cylinder. When viewing the brooch from the front with the head upper most, the wing to the right is well defined, has a slightly convexly capped terminal and transverse groove of 1.1mm crossing the who…
Created on: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-5B6F08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman possible as of unclear late Severan empress, possibly Sullustia Orbiana (AD 225-227), dating to the period c.AD 225-227 (Reece period 11). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated female figure left holding patera, probably Concordia. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC 4.2, p. 122, no. 656 for the possible type. 
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-BD7CFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory and vertical sceptre. Mint of Milan. RIC X nos. 1227/1228; Hoxne no. 737. Clipping (CF 4) has removed the legends on both faces. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 0.75g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-75F981
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of decorated Roman Samian ware. This vessel would have been imported from Gaul. Weight is 11.5g, thickness of the sherd is 6.88mm.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cambridgeshire District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-762C16
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete base of a Roman Samian ware vessel imported from Gaul. The inner surface of the base sherd has a markers name stamped onto it, however it has not been stamped clearly and is illegible as a result. Weight is 10.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cambridgeshire District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-779D63
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An artefact of secondary use as a circular ceramic counter/gaming piece. This carefully formed disc is formed from a sherd of Roman greyware vessel and has a ground edge. The gaming piece weighs 7.1g, has a diameter of 30.79mm and thickness of 6.15mm. Finds Liaison Officer Rob Collins suggests that the counter probably dates to the 4th century AD when the reuse of 2nd century vessel sherds often from Samian or greyware vessels was relatively common practice. See Excavations at Stonea Cambridgeshire 1980-85, Jackson, R.P.J. & Potter, T.W. 1996, p.488-9, fig.178, no.1 & 2 and Co…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cambridgeshire District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-C34757
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fused group of copper-alloy Roman coins of probable 4th century AD date.  The top(?) coin in the group is a Roman nummus of Theodora (AD 337-341), dating to the period c.AD 337-341 (Reece period 17). The reverse is uncertain as it has fused to the coin below in the pile. The obverse legend reads [...]EO[...]DO[...] and depicts a draped bust right. Die axis and mint are uncertain. One coin has been detached from the opposite end of the group and is incomplete. This is a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). [VICTORIAE DD] …
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-EE4258
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman penannular finger-ring with two snake head terminals. The tips of the heads almost butt together and as such can be identified as a Johns' type Bii.  The single penannular loop has an external height of 22.9mm and width of 27.3mm. The band that forms the hoop has a rectangular cross-section at the base. This has a thickness (external to internal surface) of 2.3mm x width 3.2mm. The sides of the hoop flare out to either side of the base, retaining the rectangular cross-section, and measure 2.2mm (external to internal surface) x width 3.6mm approximately hal…
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cambridgeshire district area.', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-75A8E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This white metal artefact has a circular disc shape of 11.4mm diameter. Viewed in profile it is a truncated sphere with top and bottom removed, alternatively it could be described as rectangular with convexly curved sides. The top and bottom have smooth flat surfaces. Weight is 3.47g (0.12oz) and thickness is 4.3mm. No decoration is present. This is probably a weight of Roman date. "It weighs 3 Roman scripulae. Compare with a similar ingot from the Snettisham jeweller's hoard:  https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1986-0401-339 " (pers.comm. C…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: CAM-5B8749
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman as, probably of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period c.AD 241-244 (Reece period 12). AETERNITATI AVG, S C, reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.3, p. 48, no. 297b.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Peterborough Unitary Authority Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-75429E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate coin (barbarous radiate) copying Victorinus (AD 269-271) or Tetricvs I (AD 271-274) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Die axis is 7 or 8 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: CAM-75579B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). Reverse type [GLORIA EXERCITVS], depicting two soldiers, two standards. Mint is uncertain. Die axis is 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: CAM-756D1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). Reverse type: [VICTORIAE] LA[E]TA[E PRINC] PER[P], depicting Two Victories holding wreath over altar. Mint is uncertain. Die axis is 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: CAM-759621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD c.330-340. [VRB]S [R]O[MA], reverse depicting Wolf and twins. Mint is uncertain. Die axis is 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: CAM-75CB19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II, AD 317-340, dating to the period AD 318 (Reece period 15). Reverse type: CLAR[ITAS REI PVBLIC]AE, depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand. Mint is London. Die axis is 6 or 7 o'clock. RIC vol.7, p.105, no.131.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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