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Record ID: SOM-49B844
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
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Record ID: SOM-4A2AB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 333-334 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Lyon. RIC no. 267 (vol. VII, p. 139).
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
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Record ID: SOM-4F8971
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to the year AD 322 (Reece period 16). D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting a laurel wreath surrounding VOT//XX. Mint of Aquileia. RIC VII, p. 405, no. 104
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: SOM-4FE033
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman base silver radiate of Postumus dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). HERC DEVSONIENSI reverse type depicting Hercules standing left, leaning on club and holding lion's skin; all within tetrastyle temple. Principal mint of Gaul. Cunetio 2409 (p. 144)
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B6D551
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting the chi-ro, the first two letters of the name of Christ in Greek, with alpha and omega. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B70767
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. This Wilsford type brooch is incomplete in as much as it is missing its pin. The cylindrical wings conceal the copper-alloy axis bar for the hinged pin. Their upper surfaces are decorated with two incised lines at each end. The head of the pin has a pointed projection for tensioning, but this is all that survives of the pin (loose). The bow has a D-shaped cross-section and projects forward from the wings. The upper bow has moulded decoration in the form of four ridges with central grooves either side of a central recessed rib. Its l…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B764A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Dorset-type T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. The head, pin and upper part of the bow are missing to old breaks; the rest of the bow, the leg and catch-plate survive. The head is lost to a horizontal break, at which point the bow has also been twisted. The bow is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The front is moulded with two ridges at the sides and a central bevelled ridge with deep longituidinal groove. Compared to the bow the plain leg is thinned. It tapers gradually, terminating in a ridged foot knob. On its lower surface the catch-plate survi…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B7BB87
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.b1. Plate 50. No. 1735 of later 1st to mid 2nd century AD. The pin mechanism is missing, with the pin, as is the foot and catch-plate. The head has short wings (given a wide bow at this point) with oval perforated end plates; the axis bar is missing, both plates having abraded through. There is a double transverse groove and ridge at each terminal. Set forward from the centre of the head is a rearward facing hook: possibly a loop f…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B7CA61
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
1 as, 1 sestertius, 1 denarius and 7562 radiates and a bronze ring to AD 274 Cu-alloy ring (3.60g; max diam. 26mm) found fused to sestertius. Uncertain if a finger ring or bag fastening. Summary (all radiates unless noted): Central Empire Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80), 1 (sestertius) Wars of the Succession (AD 193-7) Septimius Severus, 1 (denarius) Gordian III (AD 238-44), 1 Philip I (AD 244-9), 1 Decius (AD 249-51), 1 Herennia Etruscilla, 1 Trebonianus Gallus (AD 251-3), 4 Joint reign of Valerian & Gallienus (AD 253-60) Valerian I, 107 Gallienus, 45 Uncertain (Valeri…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Petherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CAE9E4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2013 T813: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: Fragment of Roman silver finger ring which has been broken at the shoulders with the hoop missing. The fragment is a flat oval in section with only slightly convex external and internal faces and rounded edges. The bezel is oval, thicker and wider than the hoop or shoulders and flat on top. It is not stepped up in thickness above the shoulders and is only defined by indented triangles at each corner running in from each edge. Any engraved decoration on the bezel is now illegible. The fragment narrows gradually and…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EFCDF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Trajan dating to the period c. AD 103 to 117 (Reece Period 5). Unclear reverse type depicting figure standing left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F015E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman base silver radiate of Gallienus (joint reign) dating to the period AD 253 to 260 (Reece Period 12). VICTORIA GERM reverse type depicting Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; to left, seated captive. Mint of Rome. RIC V.ii, p. 82; ref. 175.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F04BA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260 to 268 (Reece Period 13). Mars reverse type depicting Mars standing left. Mint of Rome. This coin has been bent slightly and suffered some small losses to its circumference.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F068E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to the period AD 269 to 271 (Reece Period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type depicting Salus standing right feeding snake in arms. Gaul Mint II. Cunetio p. 150; ref. 2567. This coin has suffered some small losses all around its circumference.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F07AA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain Gallic ruler, either Victorinus or Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 269 to 274 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F0A145
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain 3rd-century ruler, dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Mint unclear. Around a quarter of the flan has been broken off and lost in antiquity.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F10141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 to 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix standing right on globe. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F18176
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 to 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a phoenix standing right on globe. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 154; cf. nos. 231-237
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F193F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor advancing right with standard in left hand, dragging captive with right. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-F1A445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint unclear. This coin has suffered two losses to its circumference.
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.