Record ID: WREX-422814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 143-144 (Reece period 7). IMPERATOR II reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 39, no. 111b Obv.: ANTONI[NVS AVG PIVS P P] TR P COS III, Laureate head right Rev.: IMPER-ATOR II, Victory standing left holding wreath and palm Measurements: Diameter: 16.7; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 2.67g; die axis 6
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: HESH-CDE4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating 140-143AD (Reece Period 7), mint of Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Reverse: Emperor standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III, pg. 38. No. 105c(c) Measurements: diameter 18.5mm; weight 2.55g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDA317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn nummus of Helena dating 337-341AD (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Bust right. Legend illegible. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.  [PAX PVBLICA]. Measurements: diameter 13.9mm; weight 0.67g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CD7034
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a sesterius or dupondius dating c. 42-250AD.   Measurements: diameter 27.2mm; weight 8.36g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-2A4F27
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman finger-ring of a Henig Type I set with a stone intaglio possibly dating to the Republican period, i.e. 1st century BC (Henig pers comm). The hoop of the ring is circular in shape with a circular shaped setting. The stone appears to be some form of chalcedony and is a pale grey colour. The hoop increases in width and thickness towards the shoulders and bezel. The intaglio which may also be 1st century BC (Henig pers comm) appears to be decorated with a bird, or an insect, possibly a grasshopper, on a ship’s prow. Dimensions:  length: 16.0…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7CA0E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn copper alloy Roman sestertius dating c. 41-260AD. Both the obverse and reverse of the coin is very worn.  There are traces of a possible right facing bust on the obverse and a standing figure on the reverse. Measurements: Diameter: 23.67mm; thickness: 4.32mm; weight: 19.10g
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruckley and Langley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0A6F19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-37), dating to c. AD 321-3 (Reece Period 16). Obverse: (CONSTANTI) - NVS IVN N C; Helmeted and cuirassed bust left. Reverse: (BEAT TRA) - NQLITAS; Globe on an altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX, with three stars above. Mint of London. See RIC VII, p. 115, no. 287; Cloke and Toone, The Roman Mint of London, p. 270, no. 9.05.039. Diameter: 18.3mm; weight: 2.09g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E61B60
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch of the Wirral type dating to the Roman period (100-200AD) The object is a hinged example. The head is stepped as is typical of this type with a complete head loop. The upper bow is decorated with three vertical panels which would have contained cells of coloured enamel. There is a trace of pale blue enamel in the first cell (far left).  Below the panels is a raised rounded knop. The bow tapers below the knop to a decorated foot. The catchplace is complete. The pin is missing. The object has dark greenish brown patina. Length: 70.6mm; width: …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E59552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Caligula (AD 37-41), honouring Augustus, dating to the period c.AD 37-41 (Reece period 1). Obverse: C CAESAR AVG G[ERM P M TR POT] (COS), Bare head of Caligula right. Reverse: No legend. Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars. Mint of Lugdunum RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 108, no. 2 Diameter: 12.5mm; weight: 3.21g Die axis: 9
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9606DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Trajan c. AD98-117 (Reece Period 5). Obverse: Bust of Trajan, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Reverse: Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left, holding Victory on extended right hand and straight spear in left. COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC RICII no. 116. Diameter: 18.4mm; weight: 3.19g
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bayston Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7B2438
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Polden Hill (Colchester derivative) type brooch dating c75-175 AD. The brooch is incomplete with the spring, axis bar, pin and catchplate missing. The cylindrical wings are abraded but do not appear to have been decorated. The bow is sub-circular in section. The fragment has a pale green patina with very little original surface surviving. The whole object is very worn and abraded. Dimensions: length: 25.3mm; width: 27.2mm; thickness of the bow: 7.0mm; weight: 19.64g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Hanwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-50C385
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II, dating to c.AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). The obverse has the laureate and cuirassed bust right with the legend [CONS]TANTI-[NVS IVN N C]. Reverse has two soldiers standing either side of two standards and the legend GLOR-IA EX[ERC-ITVS]. Mint of Arles: Branch//SCONS[T]. RIC VII, p. 273, no. 366. Diameter: 16.8mm; weight: 1.9g
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-3C8478
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman ring-key of Guiraud type 5b with a broad date of 43-410AD. The hoop is D-shaped in section and plan. The bezel is decorated with a series of parallel incised lines. A key bit extends from the bezel. It is flat and is rectangular in plan. The perforation resembles two opposing ‘T’s. The bit is also decorated with incised lines. External diameter of the ring: 21.8mm; mm, thickness of hoop: 2.1mm; length of bit: 16.4mm; width of bit: 13.5mm; thickness of bit: 2.2mm; weight: 5.31g
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-AAC496
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy zoomorphic terminal, probably a key hand, of Roman date (c. 43-410AD). The handle is complete but the iron key shaft and bit do not survive. The handle takes the form of a crouching lion depicted in the round. The animal is missing its tail, which is replaced by a square collar from which extends the corroded remains of the iron shaft of the key. The socket into which the stem would have fitted takes the form of a 3-peteled flower which covers the lion’s hind legs. The animal’s forelegs are tucked underneath the head and mane. To each side of the head are oval shape…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton Corbet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8881F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman disc and trumpet type brooch dating mid to late 3rd century AD (c.200-300AD ). The trumpet head is recessed to hold a spring, which is now missing. This is decorated with two circular motifs or “eyes”. Only part of the head loop survives. There is an upright circular plate on the bow on which is mounted a raised area inset with enamel. The rest of the bow, foot, catchplate and pin are all missing. For published parallels, see Mackreth (2011) Plate 85, No. 14169. Also, Hattatt (1985) Fig 47, Nos. 450-452) Length: 31.9mm; width: 14.4mm; thickness of bo…
Created on: Friday 10th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-942C24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible copper-alloy vessel escutcheon, probably from a Roman bucket or similar vessel, dating c. 40-410AD. The object is an inverted pear shape which has clearly been broken at the bottom. At the top is a circular suspension loop. The surface of the object is slightly pitted with only some of the original surface surviving. The object has mid/dark green patina. Length: 60mm; width: 27mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 30.52g
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-584819
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyers M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Hypsaeus, Rome 58BC. The coin appears to have been mis-strick, or double struck. The obverse has a camel right, before a kneeling figure with the legend M SCAV[ ... ] The reverse has Jupiter in a quadriga, holding reins in left hand and hurling a thunderbolt with right with the legend P HYPSAEVS AED CVR; C HVPSAE.COS; PREIVER; CAPTVM, or similar. RRC p. 446, no. 422/1 Diameter: 17.3mm; weight: 3.22g
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-B4BEFC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a brooch spring from a Roman brooch c. 43-100AD. The spring would have been attached, with an axis bar, and it therefore likely to have come from a Colchester derivative brooch. Length: 14.0mm; diameter: 6.87mm; weight: 2.1g
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle and Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1D304C
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2019 T863: Report by Richard Hobbs, Weston Curator of Roman Britain, The British Museum 16 January 2020 Roman gold amulet case in the form of a cylindrical piece of sheet metal decorated with pairs of moulded and notched ribs that run across the surface. The preserved terminal consists of a recessed circular button with rolled over edges, likely to have contained a piece of cut glass or stone (now missing). A pair of narrow striated strips of sheet metal wrapped around the body of the object just inside each terminal form a pair of suspension loops for a chain. On…
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F1B4BE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Roman date c. 43-410AD. Only the bezel and part of the shoulder remain. The bezel is sub-oval in plan. There are no traces of decoration or a recess for a stone or enamel decoration. The shoulder tapers towards the break on both sides. The fragment has a mid green patina. Length: 21.7mm; width of bezel: 12.91mm; thickness: 2.47mm; width of band: 4.76mm; thickness of band: 2.12mm; weight: 4.1g
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.