Record ID: SOM-8C47D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of an as of Claudius dating to the period c. AD 43-60 (Reece period 2). Minerva reverse. Copying Rome mint. cf. RIC. I Claudius 100/116; Boon 27ff. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary mints which operated at Lyons (Gaul) and in Spain. This example is a native copy. The coin's flan has been b…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AA99E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of an as of Claudius dating to the period c. AD 43-60 (Reece period 2). Minerva reverse type depicting Minerva going right, right arm raised, holding shield with left hand. Copying Rome mint. cf. RIC. I Claudius 100/116; Boon 27ff. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary mints which operated at Lyons …
Created on: Monday 6th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-E9EA20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 319 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAET PRIN P reverse type depicting two Victories with shield inscribed VOT/PR over a square altar with star (as part of the mint mark). Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 184, ref. 226 (probably). This coin has suffered some losses to its circumference.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-AFF4A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILITAS reverse type depicting a globe set on an altar inscribed with VO/TIS/XX in three lines; above, three stars. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 131, no. 133.
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-722D64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Licinius I dating to the year AD 321 (Reece Period 16). D N LICINI AVGVSTI reverse type depicting a wreath around 'VOT/XX'. Mint of Arles. Cf. RIC VII, p. 259, no. 240.
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-6BDC47
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 year AD 333 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Arles. RIC no. 373 (vol. VII, p. 274).
Created on: Friday 3rd January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilchester CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8562F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch of 1st to 2nd century AD date. The fragment consists of the lower bow and the foot, including the catch-plate. The bow has a flattened circular cross-section. It narrows and thickens seamlessly into the triangular catch-plate. The catch-plate has bent bent slightly to one side and the fold been abraded. The artefact has a variable mid/dark-green patina. One may note that this seamless transition from bow to foot is a characteristic of T-shape brooches such a definitive classification has not been given here pending further work.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-869F31
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch of probable 1st century AD date. The fragment consists of the head and beginnings of the upper bow; the rest of the brooch has been lost to old damage. The head is formed of a chunky cylinder seemingly with closed ends. Each end is perforated for the iron axis bar, now corroded. At its centre the head of the pin survives as a vestige within the pin slot. The tips of the wings are decorated with a double ridge. The bow emerges at an immediate forty-five degree angle. Beyond this is a further bend, but not as sharp. With this second b…
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-995606
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded fragment from a cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch. The lower half of the brooch survives, from a central acanthus button downwards. The acanthus button has the conventional form of a transverse ridge with triple knop above and below. The is conventional on Trumpet brooches (cf. Hattatt 2000, 326; fig. 185), although it can also appear on T-shape brooches, for example a 'Wilsford' type illustrated in Hattatt (2000, 302; ref. 914). Below the button the leg has a low triangular cross-section, with a flat lower surface. It tapers gradually towards the foot. On the lower surfac…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddelwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-69F55D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine daing to the period 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVGGQ N N reverse type two Victories facing each other holding wreaths. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 4th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-06CCCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans daing to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVGG Q N N reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a small wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 151; no. 183
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07406A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a small wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 151; no. 183
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-066E0F
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 to 331 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA type with a reverse depicting a wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 242
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer 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.

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Record ID: SOM-EA8003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy as or dupondius of probable 2nd-century ruler dating to the period c. AD 100 to 200 (Reece periods 7-9). Unclear reverse. Mint uncertain.
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: SOM-97F4F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy as of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, dating to the period AD 140-144 (Reece period 7). PIETAS AVG, S C reverse depicting sacrificial implements. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 174, no. 1240a (Antoninus Pius).
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-975F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 318 to 324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar with three stars above. Minted at London. The reverse has suffered particularly from corrosion.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-970FAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens 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 of Arles. This coin has suffered some small losses at its circumference.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-969504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens 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: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-961F3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to c. 367 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon. Cf. LRBC, p. 51; no. 284
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-95EB8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-29E1B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Roman copper-alloy radiates or nummi of unclear emperor dating to the period c. AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse types. Unclear mints. One coin is incomplete, another is a fragment. A combined weight is given for the group.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-C0B98B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy possible radiate, if so, probably of uncertain ruler dating to the period c. AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-0764F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I 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. 137; no. 236
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07148E
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 year AD 332 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 254
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9B472A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius dating the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding up one large shield containing the legend VOT V MVLT X. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9B0D12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting soldier on horseback riding right, attacking captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-9A1031
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 of Arles. This coin has suffered some small circumferential losses.
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A5467
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular Roman copper-alloy radiate of uncertain emperor dating to the period c. AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure. Mint uncertain. The flan has not been trimmed in places.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-99990A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unclear..
Created on: Friday 5th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-08D8E5
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 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon.
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-390654
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and upper part of the bow of a Roman cast copper-alloy initial T-shaped brooch with hinged pin dating to c. AD 60-100. The lower part of the bow, foot and pin are missing to worn breaks. The brooch head has open-ended cylindrical wings containing an iron axis bar for the hinge. One wing has lost its upper half, possibly as a result of corrosion of the axis bar within. The complete wing is decorated with a double transverse ridge moulding towards its top with an incised line within. There is a large transverse slot through the centre of the underside of the head, between the w…
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-4A4376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy probable radiate of unclear emperor dating to the period c. AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered some losses in one area of its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-4A33F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type. Mint uncertain. This coin has suffered some significant losses in one area of its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-49EB18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Arles. This coin has suffered numerous small circumferential losses.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-49B5B4
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 375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Arles or Lyon.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-497AC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing, head to left, standard in right hand and left hand resting on a shield. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-494FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing, head to left, standard in right hand and left hand resting on a shield. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2451B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is part of the head and upper bow; the rest of the head, pin, lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head was formed of cylindrical wings with a slot that is slightly off centre; one of the wings has been lost beyond the head. Retained in the extant wing is the remnant of the copper-alloy axis bar for the former hinged pin, viewable within the slot. The surviving wing is decorated with a pair of transverse lines at the end on the upper surface. An integral headloop protrudes from the centr…
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F9D5FA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch of early Roman date. Present is the most of the head and upper bow; the pin, lower bow, including leg and catch-plate, are missing. The head is formed of cylindrical wings with a central slot. One of the wings is broken with only about half of the original wing surviving. Orange/brown corrosion product in the slot and on the lower surface of the bow below suggests that the axis bar for the hinged pin was made of iron. Both wings are decorated with a trio of grooves, thus creating a pair of ridges, at the end largely on the lowe…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.