Record ID: DEV-67FF24
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper-alloy fragment with enamelled decoration, probably of Roman date (c. AD 100-250). The object is now of irregular form, with breaks to all sides. It may have formed part of a (plate) brooch, though such an identification is by no means certain. The reverse is flat and undecorated, now slightly corroded. The front is decorated with very low relief moulded open pointed ovals, conceivably petals, that radiate from a former central point. Parts of three such petals survive, their spacing implying six originally. Within each petal is decayed enamel that now appears a gree…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-84CE01
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of copper-alloy tweezers possibly Roman in date, although a medieval date cannot be ruled out entirely. The tweezers are formed from a single piece of copper alloy, rectangular in cross-section. This has been folded over on itself at a defined loop to form a sprung end; the sides abut each other below the loop. They arms flare gradually along their length (4.1mm at the loop to 12.5mm at the tip) towards the tip. The arms are thinned at the gripping ends to create the nibs, both angled in at right angles. The metal has a dark-green patina which generally survives well.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F6D607
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete cast copper-alloy mount, possibly a propeller shaped belt stiffener of late Roman date. The mount consists of a central circular element (diameter 16.4mm) flanked to one side by a sub-rectangular tab. There is a transverse break at the circumference of the roundel where a possible equivalent tab might have emerged. The roundel is decorated with longitudinal ridges, those towards the edge curved to follow its shape. The grooves between are decorated with incised rocker arm. The tab begins with a transverse ridge, beyond which the main field has two longitu…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
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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: PAS-2F6459
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the attachment end of a copper-alloy late Roman artefact known as a 'nail-cleaner strap-end'; it could have been either or both. The fragment tapers from a flat attachment end to a waist with a pair of out-turned crescentic lugs back-to-back. This trapezoidal terminal is bevelled along its long edges on its front; bevelling continues around the lugs and beyond. The object has been broken directly below the lugs following old damage. Where the lugs meet the body of the object lines have been engraved for emphasis on the front. The reverse is flat and plain. There is a r…
Created on: Sunday 11th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
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Record ID: PAS-729441
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a copper-alloy spoon probably of Roman date. The fragment is broken at both ends: diagonally across the bowl and at the point at which what appears to be an unusual junction element connects the bowl and handle. The bowl, being highly truncated, is of indeterminate form, but has a rounded oval back where it connects to the junction element. This latter rises up from the back of the bowl at ninety degrees to it. It is broadly of flat oval form, with a deep notch cut out of its front edge adjacent to the bowl. The object has a grey surface colour. The presence of such a …
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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Record ID: SOM-8F3994
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy finger-ring with integral key dating to the earlier Roman period. The hoop is broadly circular and D-shaped in cross-section, being flat internally (int. dia.: 17.2mm max.). There are no shoulders as such and the bezel is only slightly thicker than the hoop. As with such artefacts the bit protrudes at right angles to the bezel such that the key element lay flat on the finger. The bit begins with a trapezoidal base that is decorated with a pair of transverse grooves. Above this is a recess each side to a narrow waist before the main sub-triangular upper element. The tria…
Created on: Monday 12th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-4C96A4
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy strap-mounted and skirted terret ring. Only the base of the main ring now survives, with slightly more surviving one side of the skirt. It is broadly of D-shaped cross-section, with flat interior with rounded corners. It is moulded externally into a series of segments of differing sizes; not enough of the ring survives to discern a pattern. Below the main ring is a waist below which the hollow skirt expands. The skirt was apparently formed of two 'leaves', one now highly abraded. The other main part of the skirt is sub triangular. Set below, the…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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Record ID: SOM-1C6BB5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete probable finger-ring of Roman date. The object appears to consist of a thickened bezel of rectangular form, rounded at the top from the ends of which extend shoulders and hoop in a continuous curve. The hoop has broken around halfway down each side with the truncated remains abraded to a point on both sides. The hoop is broadly D-shaped in cross-section, with a flat internal surface (int. dia.: c. 19.2mm). A dark-green patina survives in small patches, particularly on the underside of the bezel. Elsewhere the object is highly corroded with a green …
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadhembury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EAD7B0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy finger ring with black glass intaglio. The bezel is widened and flattened; the shoulders are also relatively wide before tapering to a thin hoop around half way down the sides (min. W.: 2.8mm). There are some abrasions to the edges of the hoop and a recess formed through corrosion on the underside of the bezel. The bezel is very slightly raised in around the setting. The intaglio is bevelled externally leaving a flat oval central zone with design set in. The design (on the intaglio) is of a human figure, probably female, seated left and turned to the view…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-65EFCE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a Roman copper-alloy finger-ring consisting of the bezel and shoulders. The bezel is circular with an engraved border on its upper surface. It may have been recessed to take enamel, which is now heavily decayed. The shoulders of the hoop emerge from the reverse of the bezel. The hoop has a flat rectangular cross-section. The shoulders are both truncated, one below the bezel, the other not far beyond. The hoop has a shallow curve in profile. The fragment measures 16.8mm in length by 13.0mm wide at the bezel by 4.1mm thick at the bezel. It is up to 7.3mm 'high' and we…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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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.

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Record ID: SOM-68C27E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-68D72F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 335 to 337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking a single standard. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B134F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Licinius I dating to the period AD AD 308-318 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left. Mint uncertain. Part of the flan is missing following circumferential losses at two points.
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B24767
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch in raised right hand and and vertical sceptre in left. Unattributed Mint. The obverse has been struck slightly off the flan. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F462C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 333 to 334 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Minted at Trier. RIC VII, p. 218, no. 553
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
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Record ID: SOM-5C3666
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnus Maximus dating to the period AD 383 to 388 (Reece period 20). REPARATIO REIPVB type with a reverse depicting the Emperor raising a women to his left. Minted at Lyon. RIC IX, p. 49, no. 32(3) or 32(4); LRBC, p. 53, no. 380. This coin has suffered two significant losses to its edge resulting in a loss of c. 20% of the flan.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddelwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-5C7248
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
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.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddelwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5CB9D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). Probably VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddelwich', grid reference and parish protected.