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Record ID: SOM-B66E08
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 depicting emperor advancing right with standard in left hand, dragging captive with right. Possibly mint of Lyon.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B61FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 244
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8AEBB3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A twisted fragment consisting of approximately a quarter of a cast copper-alloy bracelet or armlet of late Roman date (c. 4th century AD). The fragment consists of the bracelet's terminal, the hook end, with abraded hook extant. The bracelet is rectangular with rounded corners in cross-section. In profile it has been twisted to one side, then round on itself such that it abuts the side of the hooked end at right angles to it. The bracelet expands in width gradually from the hook end. It is decorated unifacially using multiple motifs. What survives on this example is a raised lozenge w…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 16th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FEE050
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch, probably of devolved type, incomplete in so far as it is missing the pin, leg and concomitant catch-plate. The brooch consists of cylindrical wings and flat integral headloop, with bow below. The wings are seemingly plain. The remains of the circular iron axis bar is visible at the tips, as well as in the form of corrosion product in the slot. No traces of the pin are obvious within the slot. The bow projects from the front of the brooch in the centre of the head, in a steady arc that curves round through ninety degrees before trave…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdrip CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-FD9154
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: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-FC6FB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to the period AD 324-325 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting campgate with two towers and a star above. Minted at Trier. RIC VII, p. 205; nos. 450/451
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-FBBFE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina II struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175 (Reece period 8). IVNO, S/C reverse. Rome mint. RIC III, p. 345, nos.1645/1646.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Record ID: SOM-D4C117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus probably of the House of Theodosius dating to the period c. AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). Unclear reverse type and mint.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D49211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three Roman copper-alloy radiates or nummi of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 to 402 (Reece periods 13-21). All unclear reverse types. Mint unclear. All of these coins are highly corroded.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D3F786
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Roman copper-alloy dupondius or as of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 50-100 (Reece period 3 or 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Probably Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton CP', grid reference and parish protected.