Record ID: NMGW-4981B2
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy end-looped cosmetic pestle of early Roman date (c. AD 50-200). The integrally cast pestle has a bird-headed loop at one end, measuring 12.8mm in diameter and 3.4mm wide, with the loop having a faceted oval cross section c. 3.4-4.0mm thick. The loop curves back on itself to attach to the underside of the pestle terminating in a recurved, flared lip 4.7mm wide (representing a bird’s beak). There is a shallow transverse groove on outer face of the loop just above the lip. The loop measures 16.4mm long from the lip to the terminal point of the loop. Beyo…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: HESH-A815AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch of Group A, dating from AD 75 - 150. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a flared bulbous foot knop. The head of the brooch is nearly complete, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast D shaped projecting bar which extends from the upper to lower edges of the reverse. This projection has a small circular hole through it and a wound wire spring / pin passes through it. The spring is com…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-C0F112
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Denarius of Tiberius minted in Lyon. Dated to AD14 - AD37. RIC 30 Obverse: laureate head right TI CAESAR DIVI AVG AVGVSTVS Reverse: Livia, as Pax, holding long sceptre & olive branch, seated right on throne with ornate legs, single line below PONTIF MAXIM
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF9E38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worm and corroded copper alloy Sestertius or dupondius unfortunately the emperor is unreadable, possibly dating to the 1st- 2nd century. Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF8A01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine dated to AD 330-336 (Period 17) bust facing right CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG two soldiers standing either side of two standards, branch in between GLORIA EXERCITVS in ex CONST
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF6A9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left VRBS ROMA  Reverse: wolf and twins, in ex TRS
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF6170
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button and loop fastener. The button is a small circular frame whose top edge has a raised border surrounding a recessed circular cell.  The cell looks to have originally been filled with a read enamel, although only traces remain around the edges. On the undersides is the shank of the loop, this bends round at a 90-degree angle away from the button element of the artefact, before expanding into an oval loop.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF3C8D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate surmounted by a truncated loop. On the reverse are two rearward facing perforated lug that holds the spring support bar, the spring and pin looks to have been made from iron as this area is heavily encrusted in Fe corrosion. The bow would emanate from the front of the head plate but is truncated.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-AF2365
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill CD PH 3 type AD 75-200. This has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that are truncated but would have held the pin axis bar. At the rear of the head is a loop that would have held the external cord for the spring.  The front of the bow is decorated with three groves that run down its length. The lower half of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catchplate.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-42ED9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 168-169 (Reece period 8). TR POT XXII/XXIII IMP V COS III, S C, reverse type depicting Aequitas seated left holding scales and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III nos. 960, 969.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E3EC59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor, but of fourth century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 12.6 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A983B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Crispus (r. AD 317-326), dating to AD 317. Mint of Heraclea, as RIC VII Heraclea 18. The coin is in very good condition, with an unusual patina. Obverse: Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand Obverse Legend: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Reverse: Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with six stone layers Reverse Legend: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS Mint Mark: -/-//MHTΓ Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 19.1mm Weight: 2.52g
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: GLO-93CE34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: GLO-26DCB6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, possible double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to 43-100 AD. There is the remains of a pieced lug on the rear of the head which would have mounted the spring and external cord, both of which are missing. The wings have a convex face with a recessed triangular cell. vertical band at the tip. The bow is undecorated with a series of triangular cells all of which would have probably contained enamel.  The lower part of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catchpate.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-8937BB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy and iron knife, the handle of which depicts an erotic scene, dating to the Roman period (c. AD43-410). The knife is missing all of the blade with the exception of the tang and the surviving handle has suffered significant corrosion and wear. The base of the handle is an irregular worn block 15.8mm wide and 4.7mm thick, with a slot containing the corroded remains of the blade. The blade appears to have been fixed, as there is no evidence of a pivot for a folding blade. The rest of the handle is an erotic scene consisting of three human figures standing o…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-20C957
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, either an as, dupondius, or sestertius. Uncertain emperor or reverse type due to wear. Obverse description: Uncertain due to wear, possibly bust right. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Uncertain due to wear. Reverse inscription: Illegible. Length: 28.96mm. Width: 27.25mm. Thickness: 3.77mm. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-8BD1B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The object has an oval head with integral lug on the reverse to hold the, now missing, pin. The bow tapers sharply downward form the head and tapers in a wron break just before the foot. Roughly half way down the bow are two rounded collars which would have formed a decorative motif but this is now too worn to make out. The remains of a catchplate can be seen on the reverse of the bow at the base. The object has a dark green patina.  the brooch measures 52mm in length and 12mm in w…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: HESH-53714D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman phallic mount. The object is convex and 'T-shaped' in plan, the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at a right angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique grooves separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave, with a single square-sectioned pin at the centre. There remains  much of the white metal coating on the front of the object. Length: 33.24mm. &…
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-354223
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, either a sestertius or an as and likely dating to c. AD 43-250. Unknown emperor and unknown reverse type due to wear. Obverse description: Bust facing right. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Unknown due to wear. Reverse inscription: Illegible. Diameter: 27.08mm. Thickness: 3.63mm. Die axis: Unknown due to wear.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: NMS-0A41BD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of Roman pottery, probably a dish, hard, pale oxidised with surfaces reduced pale grey with profuse off-white quartz and less common iron ore inclusions, diameter not accurately determinable, weight 12g, maximum thickness 10.5mm, 3rd - 4th century. 
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2022
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