Record ID: WILT-8DA2F4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver siliquae coin hoard, dating to the period AD 360-363. 4 coins are of the emperor Julian II and one is of Constantius II. Discussion Given the narrow date range of these coins, and the close proximity of their findspots, this group comprises a scattered hoard. The coins contain over 10% precious metal and are over 300 years old. Consequently, in terms of both age and precious metal content, they qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. No. Emperor Reverse …
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: SOM-B5F8C8
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of three late Roman silver siliquae, one of which is cracked and another of which is broken into two pieces, with the remaining fragment still missing. All are very lightly clipped (clipping factor 1). One issued by Julian (AD 355-363), one by Valentinian I (AD 364-375) and one by Valentinian II (AD 375-392). 1 D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right VOT X / MVLT XX Legend within a wreath with eagle. PCONST RIC VIII, cf. no. 309 (Hoxne 107) …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B2AD83
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The coins consist of 393 nummi (including fragments) dating from the period AD317 to AD 333. A number of the coins were incomplete and had the appearance of being cut deliberately rather than through damage; although mechanical damage through ploughing cannot be ruled out it is uncommon in hoards of nummi of this date. The pieces removed from the coins were angular and not circular as in the case of other examples of earlier coins used as a source of blanks for the creation of later forgeries (for example the group from Ancaster, PAS IARCH-E4F519). One of the coins appears to have bee…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ibberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FC933A
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Askerswell, Dorset Report for HM Coroner Circumstances of discovery Found by metal-detector users at a commercial rally on ploughed land in the parish of Askerswell, West Dorset, on 2nd September 2017. The find was brought to the attention of the Finds Liaison Officer Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, who with the assistance of professional archaeologist Mike Trevarthen excavated, lifted and recorded the hoard (see unpublished report by RMA Trevarthen Archaeological Services). The investigation found that the hoard had been truncated by the plough and dispersed. However the base…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askerswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B80A84
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2017 T332: Disclaimed, returned to finder. 2 Roman denarii to AD 194, part of a larger hoard of 3 denarii to AD 211 Circumstances of Find Found while metal detecting on grassland by a single finder. A third denarius was also found nearby by a separate finder, recorded as SOM-ED5125, and which was probably also associated with this hoard. Description of Find The hoard consists of 2 Roman Denarii, at one of which is a plated contemporary copy, both dating to the second century. The earlier coin, of Trajan (AD 98-117) is a contemporary copy, with silver surfa…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frome St. Quintin CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-E2A223
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piddletrenthide, Dorset A hoard of 2114 third century radiate coins in an incomplete pottery vessel to AD 296. Summary: Reign Total Gallienus (joint reign, AD 253-60) 5 Salonina (joint) 1 Saloninus Caesar 2 Gallienus (sole), AD 260-8 103 Salonina (sole) 9 Claudius II, AD…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 12th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-AA8E05
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherborne, Dorset 35 radiates to AD 271 Circumstances of Find The coins were found on 07/02/2016 by the finder whilst metal detecting on cultivated land. The finder reports that the coins were scattered around a small area, indicating that the original deposit had been struck by the plough. No pottery, or other evidence of a container was found with the coins. A number of the coins were recovered fused together, or with evidence of heavy concretions consistent with having been deposited in close proximity to other coins in the past. The finder returned to the site subsequentl…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-B63A51
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
29 coins of Magnentius/Decentius and one smaller nummus(probably unrelated) BLANDFORD ST MARY, DORSET Richard Abdy[1] 30 AE nummi to AD 353 BM ref.: 2015 T308; PAS ID: DOR-B63A51 Circumstances of Discovery This small Magnentian hoard was found in woodland with the aid of a metal detector, 1st - 10th April 2015. Disposition Returned to finder after being discalimed. Amiens Trier Lyon Arles Others Uncertain Imitations Total Constantinian - - - - - 1 - 1 Magnentius Felicitas - - - - - 1 - 1 Gloria - - - - - 1 - 1 2 Victories 13 3 - 1 - 8 2 27 …
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blandford St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1B3ECD
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pamphill III, Dorset Six silver late Roman coins (one heavy miliarenses, one light miliarensis and four siliquae), to AD 388 (note at least one of the coins of Theodosius I was produced in his name by Magnus Maximus, AD 383-8). Coin No. Denomination Ruler Description Mint/ Mint Mark Date/ Reece period RIC Vol IX 1 Miliarensis (light) Valens Obv: DN VALEN-S PF AVG - Bust, right, pearl diadem, draped, cuirassed …
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DD07C7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ruler Date Reece Period Obverse Description Obverse Inscription Reverse Description Reverse Inscription Diameter (mm) Die Axis Weight (g) Mint Mint Mark Condition Reference Catalogue number Constantine I 317 16 Bust facing right. Laureate. Cuirassed CONSTANTINVS (PF ORG) Sol standing facing left. Holding whip and globe. SOLINVI [CTOCOM] ITI 18.96 6 3.43 London S/P/PLN Good RIC V…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Compton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5D3543
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
78 Roman Coins Found at Dorset BM ref.: 2014 T835 Summary Central Empire Joint reign of Valerian & Gallienus (AD 253-60) Valerian I 1 Sole reign of Gallienus (AD 260-8) 6 Salonina 1 Claudius II (AD 268-70) 1 Probus (AD 276-82) 2 Gallic Empire Postumus (AD 260-9) 1 Victorinus (AD 269-71) 8 Tetricus I (AD 271-4) 12 Tetricus II 2 Uncertain Uncertain emperor (AD 260-274) 42 Barbarous radiates Claudius II 2 TOTAL 78
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F13999
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
SPETISBURY, Dorset Richard Abdy 45 AE to c. AD 161 (+ later strays) BM ref.: 2012 T765 PAS ID: SOMDOR-A78F58 & SOMDOR-E394B4 Circumstances of discovery Found over a period of several years by Mr John Hinchcliffe whilst using a metal-detector on cultivated land. The find was first reported to the FLO in October 2010, with a further 10 coin addenda (9 illegible dp/as + one uncertain Antonine Emperor dp/as) subsequently brought in under the second PAS ID but added together in this catalogue. Of the five late Roman coins found at the same time, the three legible coins date …
Created on: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-202CF7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The pottery vessel by R M A Trevarthen (AIfA) & C A Hayward Trevarthen The hoarded coins were contained within the plough-truncated remains of a thin-walled WA Type 3 Black Burnished Ware jar (cf. Seager Smith & Davis 1993) c.60mm high, with a moderately flaring rim of a similar diameter to the maximum body girth (c.40mm), and made in characteristic Wareham/Poole Harbour reduced, quartz sand-rich fabric. The jar had been laid on its side at deposition (shielding the top from plough damage), allowing its full profile and dimensions to be recovered. The flat base is c.70mm in diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wareham St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FCA576
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
All but one of the coins that can be identified or part-identified appear to be Constantinian nummi (sing. nummus) (i.e. of the emperor Constantine the Great, AD 306-337, and his sons) of the period, c.AD 317-324. An older coin denomination, a 'radiate' produced at London by the Romano-British usurper Allectus (AD 293-6) has also survived in circulation long enough to be deposited with these nummi. Many of the coins are in corroded and / or fragmentary condition. Summary by mint and period: London Trier Others Uncertain Total Radiate 1 - - - 1 AD 317-24 2 4 1 7 14 Uncertai…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-D49090
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
295 silver radiates to AD 286. Summary Central Empire Gallienus (AD 253-268) 27 Salonina (AD 253-268) 1 Claudius (AD 268-270) 22 Divo Claudius (AD 270) 2 Quintillus (AD 270) 2 Probus (AD 276-282) 5 Diocletian (AD 284-305) 1 (1st series, AD 284-6) Gallic Empire Postumus (AD 260-269) 2 Victorinus …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-72E953
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of 11 Roman silver coins. All are denarii of the late 1st to early 2nd century AD and comprise: 2 of Domitian 1 of Nerva 1 of Trajan 4 of Hadrian 2 of Antoninus Pius 1 of Faustina Senior Domitian (Reece Period 4) [1] Obverse: IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PM - legend anti clockwise from the lower right. Head, laureate, right. Reverse: TR POT COS [VIII] PP - seat, draped with a semi-circular frame and three crescents above RIC Volume II, no. 102 MInt of Rome Date: AD 82 Diameter: 17.75 mm Weight: 2.38 g Die axis: 5 [2] Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VII …
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-6AA253
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The group consists of two silver Roman Republican coins of a denomination known as denarii and one denarius of Tiberius, four silver Iron Age staters and eight copper alloy sestertii and dupondii from the reign of Claudius I (AD 41-54). The Iron Age staters are uninscribed types usually associated with the Durotriges, a people thought to have inhabited an area covering the modern county of Dorset, parts of Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight during the late Iron Age. They were produced in the mid to late first century BC (about 60 to 20 BC). In terms of date, the e…
Created on: Monday 30th July 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owermoigne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-A7D747
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 58 denarii. Curator's Report: Eleanor Ghey, British Museum 58 AR denarii to AD 161 BM ref.: 2010 T575 Circumstances of discovery An initial find of nine silver denarii was made by metal-detector users in the ploughsoil of an arable field, on a site known from aerial investigation. Subsequently, a small excavated area (5 x 5m) revealed a scattered hoard, bringing the total number of denarii up to 58. A single silver Iron Age (Durotrigan) stater[1] was also found during this excavation but was not thought to be part of this hoard. The excavation revealed a small survivi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-148E55
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two separate ceramic vessels containing Roman coins were found on 14th October 2011 by an anonymous finder. The vessels were found in the same location whilst metal detecting on ploughed soil in a field at a depth of about 14 inches. The vessels were in fragmentary condition due to plough damage, with only the bases intact. An excavation of the area of the find was subsequently carried out by Terrain Archaeology. Additional material from this excavation consisted of 8 coins from the surface (and an iron nail) and 6 coins found after the removal of the pots; these could not be related t…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2011
Last updated: Saturday 4th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A1CCB1
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A pottery vessel containing silver Roman coins. The coins were all tightly packed within the vessel, a small flagon, and were not removed at the time of discovery. They were later taken to the British Museum for removal from the vessel and cleaning in the conservation laboratory before identification and cataloguing. Description of Find: In total, 662 coins were discovered, all late Roman silver coins of the denominations known as miliarenses (of which there were 9) and siliquae (of which there were 653). The earliest coins present were those of the emperor Constantius II minted i…
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.