Record ID: DOR-E314E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to c.AD 112-114 (Reece period 5). DACIA AVGVST PROVINCIA, S C reverse type depicting Dacia seated left on rock, holding aquila, at her side a child holding corn, in front a child holding grapes. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, p. 288, no. 621. Diameter: 31.60 mm Weight: 20.22 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Saturday 24th June 2017
Last updated: Saturday 2nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-95CB3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and pitted copper-alloy Roman sestertius, of uncertain type, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Both faces are illegible.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stourpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-9A3F7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin of uncertain denomination and emperor. A large module, thick coin, probably a sestertius. It is likely to date from the Antonine period in the mid to late 2nd century.There are traces of a right facing laurate bust on the obverse and a possible standing figure on the reverse. The surfaces are haevily corroded. Date: Roman Diameter: 26.69 mm Weight: 9.83 g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: DOR-340E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sestertius of Lucilla, issued under Marcus Aurelius, dating to AD 164 - 169 (Reece period 8). FECVNDITAS (Fecunditas seated, nursing a child, two children at her feet) reverse. Reference: RIC Vol III, No. 1736 Date: Roman Diameter: 33.55 mm Weight: 19.41 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3D1A81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period AD 232 (Reece period 11). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 203, no. 906; RIC IV.2, p. 121, no. 648.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: DOR-CA0489
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sestertius of Hadrian dating to AD 117 - 138 (Reece period 6). The obverse and reverse are both very worn, but the bust is recognisable. Date : Roman Diameter: 30.42 mm Weight: 14.96 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2017
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Record ID: DOR-B88C02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sestertius, probably of Trajan and dating to AD 98 - 117 (Reece period 5). No detail surviving on the reverse. The flan is large and rounded and the bust has short hair. Date: Roman Diameter: 32.18 mm Weight: 13.39 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2017
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Record ID: DOR-0A5AD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius or Commodus dating to 161-192 AD (Reece period 8) Reverse type: depicting Minerva advancing right with shield. Mint of Rome. Date: Roman Diameter: 31.3mm. Thickness: 3.6mm. Weight: 17.16g. Die axis: 12.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: CORN-292154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), Reece period 8, TR P XVIII IMP II COS III S C reverse type (c.AD 163-164) depicting Minerva helmeted, draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical branch in right hand and resting left hand on shield with vertical spear resting on left arm, mint of Rome. Cf. BMC IV, p.557, pl.75, fig.11 (reverse only), no.1079.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2016
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Record ID: DOR-68A0AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina Junior struck under Antonius Pius dating to 145-175 AD (Reece period 7). Reverse type: [AVGVSTI PII FIL] SC depicting Concordia standing with cornucopia in left and patera in right. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC VIII,1368. Date: Roman Diameter: 31.79mm Weight: 22.3g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 12th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: SUR-849E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175) dating to the period AD 161-175 (Reece Period 8). SAECVLI FELICIT reverse type depicting a Throne (pulvinar), draped and ornamented, on which are seated two baby boys (Commodus and Antoninus?) with stars above their heads. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 535, no. 939; RIC III, p. 346, no. 1665.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1EFD0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn and corroded copper-alloy Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, dating to the period AD 138-161 (Reece period 7).
Created on: Monday 15th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-765BFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to AD 165-66 (Reece Period 8). Reverse: TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III S-C, Victory standing facing, head turned right, holding long palm in right hand and placing shield inscribed VIC PAR atop tree in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC vol. III, pp. 286-7, cf. nos. 922, 929 & 931. The coin is preserved in good condition, with an even green patina covering most of its surfaces.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: DOR-E413D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to 138-161 AD ( Reece period 7) Reverse type: SALVS AVG depicting a standing figure left, possibly Salus standing at altar feeding snake, S C either side. The coin is squarish in plan. Mint of Rome. Date: Roman Diameter: 30.43 x 28.28mm Weight: 13.04g Die Axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: DOR-822504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of the deified Faustina I issued after her death by Antonius Pius dating to AD 141 - 161 (Reece period 7). A standing female figure on the reverse. Date: Early Roman Diameter: 32.5 mm Weight: 17.99 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2016
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Record ID: DOR-D7F816
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to Ad 138 - 161 (Reece period 7). Standing female figure on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 31.3 mm Weight: 19.35 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2016
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Record ID: DOR-758686
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Commodus dating to AD 175 - 192 (Reece period 9). Illegible reverse with a standing female figure. Date: Roman Diameter: 29.6 mm Weight: 19.68 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2016
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Record ID: DOR-4D69BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sesertius of Faustina Junior. Issued posthumously under Marcus Aurelius and dating to AD 176 - 180. CONSECRATIO (unadorned altar) on the reverse. Reference: RIC vol. III, as no. 1706 Date: Roman - AD 176 - 180 Diameter 31.53 mm Weight: 21.00 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 18th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2016
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Record ID: BM-67B580
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander, AD 223 (Reece Period 11). Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P COS II COS P P, Securitas seated left. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 104, no. 407.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheselbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-676335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian, AD 117-138 (Reece Period 6). Uncertain reverse. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheselbourne', grid reference and parish protected.