Record ID: HESH-8B47E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius of Diva Faustina I, c.AD 141-161 Obverse: DIVA FAV-[STINA], Draped bust right Reverse: CONSECR-ATIO, A peacock walking right head turned back left Mint of Rome RIC III, no. 384a.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7B3668
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a pointed ut abraded foot that has lost its bulbous knop. The head of the brooch is complete but heavily eroded, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head has the remains of a projecting bar that divides the head vertically - the spring and pin are lost however a small section of the axis bar and one turn of a spring is present fused by corrosion to the bar . At …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-77AFAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded silver Roman denarius of unclear type, probably 1st century in date and likely of the Flavian period, c.AD 69-96 (Reece Period 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated or reclining figure left, possibly holding a caduceus. Unclear mint, probably Rome. Both faces of the coin are poorly preserved with the detail obscured by corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-762104
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a break below the moulded mid-point; the lower bow and foot is lost. The head of the brooch is complete but heavily eroded, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head has the remains of a projecting bar that divides the head vertically - this has also been heavily eroded - the spring and pin are lost . At the mid-point of the bow is a large moulded band which is h…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4A495
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular incomplete cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (50-400). In plan the repair is broadly oval in shape and irregular in cross section; originally it would have been H shaped but it has been snapped across the mid-point and only a small projecting nub survives. These types of mend were used during many different periods but this example has been found with other datable Roman finds The vessel repair measures 24mm length, and is 20mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B21DDB
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy key handle of Roman date (AD 50-300). The fragment consists of the upper ornamental openwork key handle, and part of the socketed junction which would have joined to the iron shank. The key fragment is irregular in plan and profile. The junction with the iron shaft is sub rectangular in both plan and profile and contains part of the iron shank of the body of the key which is broken but relatively un-corroded. Part of thee junction box is lost due to an old eroded break - each of the four faces are decorated with a series of three horizontal cast bands…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B0E584
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date (75-200AD). The head of the brooch is incomplete as the sides are lost through erosion; this has resulted in the loss of the spring fixing mechanism. An integrally cast head plate extends from the upper edge of the head - the upper edge is rolled back to form an eroded hook and a circular hole pierces it at the centre. The reverse face of the head is flat and the two D shaped lugs which would have held the sprung pin are lost. The bow is comma shaped extending at an angle of 90 degrees from the head of the brooch. It tapers in …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-486B46
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy two-piece bow brooch of Roman date (AD 60-200). This find has been recorded from images supplied by the finder - it seems as if this brooch is a hybrid between a Polden Hill and a Wirral style brooch. The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar and part of the spring are present; the axis bar is formed from a length of copper alloy wire and holds the spring and pin in place. The fragment of spring has been turned four times and would have been fixed to the head by an external cord fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the mi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-1E7358
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period c.AD 50-54 (Reece period 2). AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE reverse type depicting the draped bust of Agrippina right wearing crown of corn ears and with long plait. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 126, no. 81.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishops Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0834DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete base silver Roman denarius of Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-238), dating to the period AD 236 (Reece period 11). Obverse: [IMP MAXIMI]NVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: PAX A[VGVS]TI, Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre Mint of Rome As RIC IV.2, p. 140, no. 12; BMC VI, p. 228, nos. 68-71
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 13th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chirbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C581DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A well preserved but incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (AD 80-120). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are all lost.The external cord of the brooch pin would have fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse; this is an abraded stump like projection. The head of the brooch bow is hump like and robust - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken edge above the foot. The catch-plate is f…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-20DC59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper alloy fragment from a Dupondius or As of probable late 2nd or 3rd century date. The obverse depicts a bearded radiate crowned head facing right. The reverse is laminated and all detail is lost. The identification as an As rather than a later radiate (Antoninus) is based on the patina and thickness of the coin fragment. The coin measures 21.8mm diameter, is 3.5mm thick and weighs 4.12 grams
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E12178
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and very well preserved cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of early Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar and spring are present; the axis bar is formed from a length of copper alloy wire and holds the spring and pin in place. The spring and pin are also formed from copper alloy wire turned nine times and held in place by an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The pin is near complete being slightly distorted and …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-116E64
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A well preserved but incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (AD 80-120). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are all present but incomplete. They are held by both an axis bar and an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The incomplete spring consists of more than five turns. The head of the brooch bow is hump like and robust - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A7F800
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, dating to the period c.67 BC (Reece period 1). C.PISO.L.F.FRV reverse type depicting a Horseman right with palm, unclear control mark above. Mint of Rome. As RRC no. 408/1b.
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welshampton and Lyneal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E8532
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The Gobowen Roman coin hoard. The hoard was discovered on the 8th September 2019 by a metal detector user on an organised outing by the Historical Search Society Mold . The finder located a group of coins and a scatter in the ploughsoil and adhered to best practice by contacting the Finds Liaison Officers Peter Reavill and Susie White. An excavation of the hoard was undertaken by PAS staff with the finder present on the 14th September, during which a block of coins was lifted and brought to the British Museum conservation laboratory in February 2020. The coins were excavate…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobowen Hoard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2A7542
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (AD 80-120). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are all lost but would have been held by both an axis bar and an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The reverse of the head of the brooch has a circular depression at the mid-point; this is filled with a dark grey colour application. The head of the brooch bow is hump like and robust - being comma shaped in profile…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2A2471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small early copper alloy coin most probably an as of probable first century date; the coin is worn and the emperor is illegible
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2A198C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small early copper alloy coin most probably an as of probable first century date; the coin is worn and the emperor is illegible
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2A0DE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small early copper alloy coin most probably an as of probable first century date; the coin is worn and the emperor is illegible
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.