Record ID: DEV-90A272
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 170-171 (Reece period 8). Reverse type PRIMI/ DECEN/NALES/ COS III/ S C in wreath. Mint of Rome. See RIC III, p. 293
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-1A00A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A fragmentary copper-alloy Roman initial T-shaped brooch dating to AD 50-150, now just comprising the upper bow and head, the latter now broken.  One of the wings is seemingly intact, while the other is broken at its junction with the bow. On the reverse, the broken wing is also abraded revealing the channel for the axis bar; the pin, of course, is missing. The extant wing is broadly circular, though squared off at the top. Retained within it are the remains of a probably iron bar, as suggested by traces of iron corrosion product in a longitudinal groove …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FB3364
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 41-54 and possibly an issue of AD 51-52 (Reece period 2). PACI AVGVSTAE reverse type depicting Pax-Nemesis advancing right holding caduceus over snake. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 124, no. 62 for the possible type. Measurements: diameter 18.5 mm, weight 3 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-3834BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly abraded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Diva Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c. AD 176-180 (Reece period 8). AETERNITAS, S C reverse type depicting Aeternitas standing left holding phoenix on globe and leaning on column. Mint of Rome. RIC III no. 1693 Measurements: 19 g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-57E2E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Domitian (AD 81-96), dating to AD 86 (Reece period 4). IOVI VICTORI, S C reverse type depicting Jupiter seated left holding Victory and sceptre. Mint of Rome. R.I.C. II, p. 297, nos 464, 465 Measurements: 34 mm in diameter, 18.79 g in weight This coin has receieved some minor circumferential abrasions.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-54A425
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), probably under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 179 (Reece period 8). Reverse type possibly Minerva standing left dropping incense onto altar, resting left arm on shield set on ground, spear resting against left arm. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 1599ff for the possible reverse type (see also BMC IV, pl. 90, no. 1). Measurements: diameter 28.5 mm (max.), weight 14 g
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-E37C8A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal coated copper-alloy Roman belt mount (strap-fitting) of 1st-century date. Around 30% of the original mount has been lost to old breaks, at one short end, but also the adjacent longer sides. At the other end, the short side is seemingly intact, with a raised transverse strip; the recessed reverse may have retained a separate rod. The mount is formed of a thin, pressed sheet plate a raised concentric circle design having covered most of the field. This was formed of a central pellet in a dished recess with a raised ring around, at approximately the same hei…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Axmouth CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-64B4A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler (c. 2nd century), dating to the period c. AD 100-200. Unclear reverse type probably depicting a standing figure. Mint uncertain, probably Rome. Measurements: diameter 28.3 mm, weight 11.62 g This coin has suffered a loss at one part of its circumference
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-298201
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead vessel mends of uncertain date, possibly Roman given finds made in the vicinity. All three have waisted centres to accommodate the vessel wall, above and below which sub-circular tops and bases. The largest retains a small sherd of what may be a greyware. It measures 30 mm by 24 mm by 8.5 mm and weighs 39.65 g. A smaller repair may also retain a small piece of greyware. It measures 21 mm by 15 mm by 9 mm and weighs 15.36 g. No pottery is retained in the smallest repair. This measures 18 mm by 14.5 mm by 8 mm and weighs 7.65 g. Measurements: overall weight 62.66 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: DEV-2951A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler (c. 2nd century), dating to the period c. AD 100-200. Unclear reverse type depicting either a reclining or standing figure. Mint uncertain, probably Rome. Measurements: diameter 28 mm, weight 8.49 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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