Record ID: HESH-288018
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman bow brooch probably of Polden Hill type (c.AD75-AD175) or possibly a Trumpet brooch (c.AD75-AD175). The fragment is sub oval in plan. Due to its fragmentary nature it is problematic to assign a firm classification. It is broken at the head, therefore the spring, bow, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. Iron staining indicates the former position of the spring on the largest flat surface of the fragment. The object has a dark green patina. The fragment measures 16.6 mm in length, 11 mm in width and weighs 4.8 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-6A4BDA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands, Mackreth 2011, 4.i2) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). One of the wings, the spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The remaining wing is semi-cylindrical, the perforated wing / end cap is missing. Only the base of the rearward facing hook remains, this is located at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken terminal that would have original…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Saturday 26th November 2016
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Record ID: HESH-6A1A13
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy terret ring (harness ring / harness fitting) of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date circa BC 100 - AD 300. The terret comprises a sub-oval loop with an integrally cast sub-rectangular drop bar. The top of the terret hoop is the narrowest, this extends to the thicker opposing end of the hoop from which the lappet extends from either edge of the hoop. The partially remaining spread skirt extends below the lappet which then leads to the extending rectangular drop bar.The external edge of the hoop is decorated with a ridge of small pellets in a continuous band which exte…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
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Record ID: HESH-1C64CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a copper alloy artefact, possibly part of a Roman Brooch. One end of the fragment is circular in cross section, this then tapers to a moulded collar and a rounded knop which is sub oval in plan. There is a horizontal line along the main body of the object which could possibly be where a catch plate was once attached. It has light green to brown uneven patina. The artefact measures 28.2mm in length, the maximum width is 7.9mm and the minimum is 4.5mm. It weighs 6.5 grams.
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: HESH-1C487C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), dating to circa AD 330-335, Reece period 17. Hybrid with VRBS ROMA on the obverse and Victory on prow (Constantinopolis) on the reverse.
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
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Record ID: HESH-1C0F8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy radiate probably of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) Reece Period 13. Obverse legend is illegible. Probable Spes reverse type - holding up hem of dress, holding flower and walking 1, reverse legend possibly S P [ E S AVGG] Alternatively the reverse type is Salus - feeding snake rising from an altar holding anchor or rudder. Reverse legend, possibly S A [LVS AVGG] Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: HESH-C6A5E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy As of uncertain probably 2nd century emperor struck in Rome. Obverse: Radiate crowned head facing right [....] M TR P [...] Reverse: Standing female deity [...] S C
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2015
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Record ID: HESH-C6A316
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A recently broken contemporary copy / plated forgery of a silver denarius of Antoninvs Pivs (AD 138 - 161) or possibly Caracalla (AD 196-213). Reverse: incomplete standing helmeted figure holding standard across chest - [...] AVGVSTOR Reece Period: 7
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: HESH-C6A14B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of emperor Trajan (AD 98-117) struck c. AD 98-99 in Rome. Obverse: Laureate crowned head facing right IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM Reverse: Vesta seated left, veiled, holding patera andtorch PM TR P COS II PP Reece Period: 5 RIC: Volume 2; page 245 Ref: 9
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: HESH-4CAC04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina Junior (AD 147-175) as Diva under the reign of Marcus Aurelius, dating to AD 176-180 (Reece period 8). The coin is very fine and the obverse clearly shows the bust facing right, draped and veiled. The obverse inscription reads: DIVAE FAVSTIN.AVG. [MATR CASTROR]. The reverse shows a funeral pyre with Faustina draped on the summit. The reverse inscription reads [CONSECRATIO] S.C RIC III, p. 350, no. 1709.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.