Record ID: LEIC-719243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Galba (AD 68-69), dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). DIVA AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Livia standing left, holding patera and long vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.) p. 242, no. 189.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nuneaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-4C1540
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy headstud bow brooch, 18mm long 18mm wide and 7mm thick with a weight of 4.02g. The object consists of a rectangular cross sectioned curved bow which is missing its lower half and is decorated with a raised circle containing a raised cross motif. This merges into rectangular shaped, stepped solid wings which house a hinged pin, now incomplete.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Saturday 7th March 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-90074F
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy figurine fragment, 32mm long, 21mm wide and 18mm thick with a weight of 36.44g. The fragment consists of a male bust with curled hair wearing a phrygian cap. The cap is sub conical and is heavily gilded in patches. There is a slight depression in its upper surface which may suggest an iron loop and its use as a suspended weight? or it may be evidence for its casting? The face is quite worn but is rounded with a flattish nose and almond eyes. The object is broken across the upper neck with an uneven underside. The bust is a depiction of Mars. The gilding around…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-8D71E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged type brooch, 21mm long, 17mm wide and 8mm thick with a weight of 4.77g. The brooch has circular cross sectioned, hollow wings and a semi-circular cross sectioned bow which is decorated with a series of short incised lines forming a band running down its centre. The brooch is worn and is missing its foot and its hinged pin.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Saturday 7th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-6E27D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, 37mm long, 20mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 10.36g. The brooch is incomplete, being unfinished and possibly a failed casting. It has open semi-circular cross sectioned wings sitting behind a circular cross sectioned tapering bow with rounded stepped foot. It has a sub rectangular catchplate with turned end which is half the length of the bow. It has a slight casting seam running the length of the front of the bow, with a more pronounced section in the centre. It has an extensive rough seam/'plate' of bronze on…
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Saturday 7th March 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-6DE10C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Hod Hill, without side lugs brooch, 23mm long, 13mm wide and 2mm thick with a weight of 1.51g. The brooch is incomplete, representing the upper half of the brooch and is sub rectangular in form and cross section. It has an inverted triangular upper section with a central rectangular recess in its upper edge to house the now missing pin. Below it widens out to form 'shoulders' and then gently tapers in width and curves, with three slight linear recesses at decoration. It is missing its foot and catch plate.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-6D662B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
AC Late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy Langton Down brooch, AD 25 -60. The brooch has a circular cross sectioned hollow 'head plate' which houses a spring of four coils and a partial pin. The bow is rectangular in form and cross section and is flat and missing its base. It is decorated with a series of ridges. Its reverse houses the scars of an open catch-plate which take up half of the bows length. It is 41mm long, 17mm wide and 10mm thick with a weight of 4.13g.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-9950EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy headstud brooch, 23mm long, 15mm wide and 8mm thick with a weight of 4.88g. The brooch is in poor condition and incomplete. It has narrow rectangular shaped and cross sectioned wings which house a hinged pin recess (pin now missing) and sit behind a rectangular cross sectioned bow. This has a raised circular motif at its shoulder just above a sharp turn in the bow, which is missing its base.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Sunday 8th March 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-175ABD
Object type: LAMP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Published
Possible Roman ceramic oil lamp c. 90mm long. The lamp is circular in form and sub circular in cross section. It has a small sub- triangular shaped spout like projection at one side with a circular hole in its upper surface and on the opposite side is a solid semi-circular handle. The upper part of the lamp has a large circular hole with a lip and then a flat border which itself has a lipped edge. It is decorate with a series of 'tear drop' shaped projections in a row. This lamp resembles the Gerasan round type manufactured in Jerash, Jordan; and also round versions of th…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-DD3E91
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy figurine depicting Vulcan. The object is a standing figure, with arms raised from the elbow, but missing its hands. It has a rounded flat hat with chevron incised decoration covering it. It has simple facial features, recessed almond shaped eyes, a raised linear nose and incised mouth and round recessed ears. The figure is wearing a short belted tunic, with the lower half having deep regular folds, depicted with linear depressions. This is gathered over its right shoulder and seems to be fastened with a sub spherical brooch/fitting. It has has a cloak which is gath…
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C8C656
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear Antonine Emperor, possibly Marcus Aurelius (AD 139-180), probably dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting Salus standing left feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III no.843 passim for the possible type.
Created on: Monday 14th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-0FF16C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, 31mm long, 20mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 14.18g. The brooch has semi-circular cross sectioned open plain wings, missing its spring and pin. It has an incomplete semi-circular cross sectioned bow, which appears plain.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E9A1F9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy headstud brooch, 44mm long, 16mm wide (at wings) and 6mm thick with a weight of 8.92g. The brooch is intact except for its pin and consists of short, stepped rectangular shaped and triangular cross sectioned hinged wings, which have a large suspension loop in the centre of their upper edge. The bow is also rectangular in cross section and has a raised 'ring and dot' at its shoulders, sitting above a row of lozenge (rectangular) shaped cells enclosed by a raised linear border at each edge. The brooch terminates in a semi-circular shaped stepped foot. The reverse h…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-80135B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Geta as Caesar (AD 198-209), dating to AD 200-202 (Reece Period 10), NOBILITAS Nobilitas standing with sceptre and palladium. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 316, no. 13a.
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-7B62E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, cf. Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, CD PH 4.l, Plate 48. The brooch consists of open semi-circular wings which have a ridge at each end and a linear depression in the centre of each. The upper centre houses a circular suspension loop. The bow is semi-circular in cross section and is plain and incomplete. The brooch is missing its foot, spring and pin. It is 25mm long, 24mm wide and 10mm thick with a weight of 5.58g. It is dated A.D 75-160.
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-7B1F52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch, c.f. ,Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 4, CD H 1.c. Plate 55, dated 120-200 A.D. The brooch has open semi-circular cross sectioned wings which are decorated at their ends with two ridges, sitting in between three linear depressions. The bow is semi-circular in cross section and terminates in a small stepped foot. It has a ridge flanked by linear depressions running its length. At the shoulder and half way down the bow is a further transverse ridge and linear depression on each side. The brooch has a small triangular catchplate, but is…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C8911C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-348 (Reece period 17). Unclear reverse type, possibly Soldiers and standards or similar. Unclear mint, although the obverse type suggests a possible eastern mint.
Created on: Monday 16th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-B47B8D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Wirral type brooch, 69mm long, 2mm wide, 22mm deep and weighing 25 grams. The brooch is intact and consists of a rectangular cross sectioned, circular loop with an oval knop at its upper edge. This sits above a flat edge which is stepped and the lower portion decorated with two rows of triangular stamps. Below this the bow curves and is rectangular in form and cross section. It is decorated with three linear enamel cells, filling most of the bow. These have blue in the centre, flanked by red enamel. At the base of the bow is a semi-spherical, centrally placed kno…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-32BD34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch, 30mm long, 24mm wide and weighing 9.94g. The broch comprises solid circular cross sectioned wings which have a central recess with a bar for the hinged pin, now mostly missing. Each wing terminal has three linear indentations forming a border and a hollow recess in its end. The bow is circular in cross section and tapers to a point. It has traces of decoration on its shoulder of two intersecting linear grooves, now very faint. The bow also has a rounded projection near its present edge.
Created on: Friday 27th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-219EF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and pierced copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Antonine or Severan date, possibly of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), although perhaps Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 161-211. Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a standing figure? Probably mint of Rome. The coin has been pierced, with a circular hole close to the edge of the flan above the bust when viewed from the obverse. Record via e-mail, not seen in person.
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded.