Record ID: HESH-A172AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern copy of a silver denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222) struck at the mint of Rome Reece Period: 10 Obverse: Laureate crowned draped bust facing left - IMP ANTONINIVS PIVS AVG Reverse: Liberalitas standing left holding pileus and sceptre in field (right) a star LIBERTAS AVG RIC Vol IV pt 2 p35 ref: 107b Note: It is highly likely this coin maybe a modern forgery - the coin is in prestine condition and the external edge of the flan has a raised ridge - this is most probably a modern casting seam. If this is a forgery it is an extremely good one - and one designed to…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-476771
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2012 T517 Findspot: 'Ross area', Herefordshire Date: 19th century onwards Description: Circular boss with raised rosette in centre and flange with three beads at each side, remains of possible fitting at one edge. Discussion: This appears to be a fragment of a piece of traditional or regional jewellery and unlikely to be earlier than 19th century. Dimensions: Length: 29.63mm Diameter: 24.69mm Thickness: 1.36mm Weight: 7.4g The find dates to later than 1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe C…
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'western-under-penyard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E88D47
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead bi-faced plaque of modern date (1857-1870). The plaque is one of a number which are known commonly as ‘Billy and Charley’s’ or the ‘Shadwell Forgeries.’ They were produced as a series of fake antiquities in direct response to the growth of the antiquities market in the Victorian period. This example is bi-faced. On one side is a radiate crowned bust facing right. The bust has an elaborate brooch formed from pellets, on either side of the figure are the letters CS. This image is contained within a circle. On the outer edge of the circle are a series of letters and…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.