Record ID: SOM-3858A0
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2013 T179: Acquired by the Museum of Somerset. For full catalogue and details of the excavation please contact the Somerset FLO. The find consists of 3335 base silver coins of the second and third centuries AD. 165 of which are denarii (which had been the principle Roman denomination during the first two centuries of Roman Britain) and the rest are radiates, the denarius-multiple (probably a double denarius) first introduced in AD 215 and which began to take over as the main denomination in the course of the third century. In addition, there are four large brass co…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yeovil', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3DC04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped Roman silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 337-61), dating to AD 355-61 (Reece Period 18), VOT XXX MVLT XXXX. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bleadon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-85BAA5
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). Unclear reverse type, possibly a standing figure. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7E5BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A broken Roman silver denarius of Severus Alexander dating to the period AD 222 to 228 (Reece period 11). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, PartII, p. 84;no. 180. The break is old and in one area corresponding to the back of the neck and head on the obverse. It accounts for a loss of about 25% of the flan. It is not clear whether the break is deliberate.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seavington St Mary CP', 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-D0A907
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2014 T194: disclaimed, returned to finders Circumstances of Find Found while metal-detecting on four separate occasions by Mr [redacted] (09/03/14, 11/03/14, 06/07/14, 09/07/14) and Mr [redacted] (29/06/14). Description of Find The find consists of 6 silver coins of the second century AD. They are all denarii (which had been the principle Roman silver denomination during the first two centuries of Roman Britain). The final coin in the group dates to the rule of Severus Alexander, giving a TPQ of AD 235 for the group. The coins were found spread over some d…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F732E1
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2014 T493: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: Silver twisted fragment, comprising two strands of circular-sectioned silver wire in a simple twist, broken and distorted. Possibly a fragment of a bracelet. Date: possibly Roman, 1st - 4th century AD. Dimensions: L. (if straight) c. 45 mm; wire thickness 3.5 mm.Weight: 3.01 g. Discussion: In age and precious metal content the object qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act. Ralph Jackson, Dept. of Britain, Europe & Prehistory, The British Museum 5th February 2015 Non-destru…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B72B90
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2014 T543: disclaimed, returned to finder. Kingsdon, SOMERSET 2 AR siliquae to c. AD 364 Circumstances of discovery The hoard was found by Mr. [redacted] in 2014, prior to 13th August 2014, whilst metal-detecting on pasture that had previously been disturbed. The two coins were found at a depth of c. 2-3" in the same field, amongst a large number of contemporary coins in base metal. Description of the find The find consists of two silver siliquae. The latest coin is, notably, a contemporary copy of Jovian issued c. AD 363-364; this is commented on belo…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6FD0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period AD 196-197 (Reece period 10). ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO reverse type depicting Severus on horseback going right, raising right hand. Minte of Rome. RIC IV..I, p.100; no.74. This coin's flan has not been trimmed to the border in places. It has also suffered some small chips.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-41AD93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 117-122 (Reece period 6). P M TR P COS III // CLEM reverse type depicting Clementia standing left at an altar, holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 354, no. 116. This coin measures 19.0mm in diameter and weighs 2.83g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-564242
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79) dating to the period AD 69 to 71 (Reece period 4). COS ITER TR POT reverse type depicting Pax seated left with branch in right hand and caduceus in left. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 16; no. 10. Around 40% of the original flan remains. It weighs 1.16g.The break appears to be old.
Created on: Thursday 1st January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-6780B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman silver denarius of Julia Mamaea dating to the period AD 222-235 (Reece period 11). IVNO AVGVSTAE reverse type depicting Juno seated left, holding flower and short sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.ii, p. 98; no. 341. The fragment has ragged edges from irregular old breaks. It equates to around 40% of the original flan. It weighs 1.24g.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-6C0387
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Roman silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117) dating to the period AD 100-102 (Reece period 5). PM TR P COS [...] PP reverse type depicting Hercules standing facing on an altar, holding club and lion skin. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 247; nos. 37 or 49. The coin has suffered two main breaks at opposite sides of the flan, seemingly in antiquity. Around 50% of the original flan survives. It measures 15.6mm by 13.5mm and weighs 1.29g.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-70D223
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman silver siliqua of uncertain 4th-century ruler dating to the period c. AD 350 to 402 (Reece periods 18-21). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a votive wreath. Mint uncertain. This coin has been broken, possibly deliberately cut, and has two straight edges. It equates to around a third of the original flan. The fragment measures 9.3mm by 8.2mm and weighs 0.38g.
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-3AAA54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). ADVENTVS AV(ICIII or IIIII) reverse type depicting Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding  sceptre in left hand. Mint unclear. The exergue is almost entirely off the flan, so it is not possible to determine if the exergue is clear or marked with RSR. The reverse legend is normally ADVENTVS AVG, but the end of the legend is blundered, However, the coin is regular.  RIC V, pt 2, p. 508, cf. no.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-D5A24D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Roman silver siliqua of Valens dating from the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS ROMA reverse depicting Roma seated left on throne holding sceptre and Victory on globe. Mint of Trier. See Hoxne no. 257. RIC Vol. IX, no. 27e/45b Measurements: 15 mm in diameter, 1.61 g in weight 
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.