Record ID: WREX-03B37E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable copper alloy Roman plate brooch, inlaid with enamel, dating to the 2nd century AD (100-200AD). The object is oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face. There is a break at the top and bottom of the object.  This suggests that the object could be a large roundel from the centre of a brooch bow.  It is decorated on the outer face with a series of concentric circular cells, the largest of which contains blue enamel or glass. The inner circles appear to contain degraded enamel or glass, which is a rusty brown colour. The reverse is plain.  …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BACCB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Nerva (AD96-98) dating to the period c.AD97 (Reece Period 5). Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 224, no. 14. Obverse: Laurate head right with the legend  IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Reverse: clasped hands and the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM Measurements: diameter: 17.2mm; weight: 3.05g.  Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-7FC9D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, 4l, Oddments No. 2059, Plate 48) dating c120-240AD. In plan the brooch is almost T shape.  The wings are circular in section with a slight raised stop-ridge at either end.  The upper part of the bow is decorated with a two semi-circles cells (to create a circular motif) filled with white enamel.  The rest of the bow is pitted but appears to have traces of moulded decoration.  The pin is incomplete and the catchplate and foot are missing. There is a lot of iron corrosion ad…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7EEB3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn and incomplete silver coin, probably an early Roman denarius, dating late-1st to early-3rd century AD.  Possible Flavian type bust on the obverse with an unclear reverse. No legends are visible or legible. Measurements: diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.0g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E7908
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative T-shaped brooch dating c75-150AD. The wings are cylindrical in shape and are decorated with a series of simple vertical groove at their terminals. The pin and axis bar, which would have been set within the hollow wings, are missing. The bow is plano-convex in section and comma shaped in profile but is broken at the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are also missing. The brooch has a slightly pitted surface and a pale brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 27.0mm; width: 48.6mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 22.99g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E4237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). Only the head of the brooch and part of the bow, which is broadly D shape in section, survives.  The head is decorated with two parallel moulded groves than run down the centre of the head.  The wings, spring, pin, catchplate and foot are all missing.  The brooch has a dark brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 24.8mm; width: 11.0mm; thickness at bow: 4.6mm; weight: 
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxden', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-4400D6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy key handle of Roman date, c. 150-410AD. The handle would have been trilobed, in the form of a fleur-de-lys and openwork, with teardrop-shaped openings, which taper into the base. Only the central lobe survives. The base of the handle comprises a rectangular transverse collar decorated with moulded ridges. This base contains a socket which would have held an iron shank but is now missing.  The object has a pale green patina. Measurements: Length: 51.1mm; width:26.4mm; thickness: 7.9mm; weight: 27.08g A published parallel for this for…
Created on: Saturday 9th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D1BA43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and worn Roman copper alloy plate Brooch (c.75-300AD). Measurements:  max diameter 35.6mm; Thickness without lugs 1.8mm; thickness including lug 6.6mm; weight 11.00g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-C1A12F
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy late Roman zoomorphic type nail-cleaner strap-end dating c. 250-410AD.  The nail cleaner has a piriform blade with rounded shoulders and a V shaped groove on the front terminating in a bifed tip. The object has two stylised animal heads just above the curved shoulders. The object is elaborately decorated with a series of punched rings and dots, incised lines and hatched areas and most closely resembles the example from Tortworth as illustrated by Eckardt and Crummy (2006 Fig. 1 No. 1138).  The reverse is plain. The top of the object narrows and is att…
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF3BC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period c.AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). Obverse has Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right with legend […] P F AVG.  Reverse depicts Nemesis standing facing, head right, right hand raised to head, holding long vertical palm in left. Legend [IMP X] COS V. Principal Gallic mint (Trier). Cf. Cunetio no. 2463. Measurements: diameter: 20.3mm thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.22g; die axis:6
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF339E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type, possibly Antonine, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Obverse: […]. Unclear bust right. Reverse type is illegible. Unclear mint. Measurements: Diameter: 30.9mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 14.45g; die axis: ?
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF2AF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman probable as of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 154-155 (Reece period 7). Obverse: […], Laureate bust right. Reverse: [BRITANNIA COS IIII, S C], probably depicting Britannia seated left on a rock. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III, p. 142, no. 934. This is possibly a Coin of British Association as listed by D. Walker in his study of the Sacred Spring at Bath, cf. Walker, 1988: pp. 294, 297-8, nos. 73-122, 136-288, pls. XXXV-V. Measurements:  Diameter: 23.5mm; thickness: 3.4mm; weight: 7.37g; die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FD147D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible copper alloy Roman pin dating 43-410AD. The pin has a sub-spherical head, which is slightly flattened on the top.  The shaft, which is incomplete, is circular in section.  The surface of pin is rough and abraded Measurements: Length: 43.3mm; diameter of shaft: 3.3mm; diameter of head: 11.3mm; weight: 6.77g
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangynfelyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FCE3A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy coin, a Roman As or Dupondius, possibly of Hadrian (117-138AD).  On the obverse is the traces of a possible male, bare-headed bust facing right. The reverse is unclear.  There does not appear to be any surviving legends. Measurements: Diameter: 24.7mm; thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 6.19g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LLangynfelyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-55F3AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Hadrian, c.AD 117-123 (Reece period 6): Obv.: […]RAIAN HADRIANV(S) […], Laureate bust right Rev.: […] COS III, Unclear standing female figure left, possibly Salus or similar. Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 18.1mm; weight: 2.57g Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Betws yn Rhos', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FB7487
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius dating 172-173AD (Reece Period 8).  Obverse has laureate head right.  Legend is illegible.  Reverse has a wreath with the legend reading VI[CT] / G[ERM] / IM[P VI] / CO[S III]/ S[C]. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 300, cf. no. 1090. Measurements: Diameter: 29.2mm; Weight: 16.39g
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steep', grid reference and parish protected.