Record ID: SOM-4F81AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, possible standing figure but unclear. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F76F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, S C visible. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F69F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian, possibly Titus, dating to the period c. AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B31E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small, incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly Constantius II (AD 323-61). The coin is probably a contemporary copy of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 11.14mm, weight: 0.65g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B09765
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch fragment, c. AD 75-175. The object comprises the pronounced, curved bow of a Roman brooch. The pin, head, and catchplate are missing.  Length: 29.57mm, thickness: 4.88mm, weight: 2.26g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F24CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman plate brooch with anthropomorphic central cell flanked by two smaller circular cells containing blue enamel. There is a crack in the face of the brooch. The pin is still attached and mobile, and both the hinge and catchplate survive in full. The face in the central plate is raised on an oval cell; the face itself is angular and stylised, with the eyes and brow divided into two cells, a protruding nose and a flat mouth comprising a single line. Length: 37.59mm, width: 17.61mm, thickness: 8.05mm, weight: 6.30g.  Cf. WILT-1617A7, BERK-015F4A,…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-7491D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus probably of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). Probably GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting the Emperor advancing right dragging a captive and holding a standard. Unclear Mint.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-533504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. There are large chips out of the edge with c.30% missing.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3F5E29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius II, dating to AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting a square altar with swag and with flame above. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-3F1F82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of the Constantine dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA type depicting Wolf and Twins on reverse. Mint of Trier. RIC VII Trier no. 529.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A6CBE6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy openwork strap end probably related to the 'amphora' shaped types. The strap end is a continuous flat piece of copper alloy in a complex shape with openwork. It has a trapezoid upper section with a trapezoid hole through it for the strap so i can be suspended by a bar along the top end. Below this upper section is an oval section with two openwork oval holes flanking a central bar. Below this the strap end constricts then expands again into a similar oval or round shouldered section, the lower part of which is lost to an old break. This lower section aga…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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: SOM-D1FB03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped hinged brooch probably dating to AD75 - 150. Only the wings and upper part of the bow remain. The wings are chipped at each end but nearly complete and have a pattern across the front of a single incised diagonal line about halfway along and a pair of incised lines at the end. The broken ends are filled with white cement to hold the hinge bar. There is a slot through the centre of the back of the head in which the pin would have hinged. This is filled with iron corrosion, probably the remains of an iron pin. The upper part of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BFDD51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy as of Faustina II or Lucilla dating to AD 147 to 175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BF97D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy sestertius of the Deified Marcus aurelius issued under Commodus dating to AD 180 (Reece period 9). CONSECRATIO S-C reverse type depicting a garlanded funeral pyre of four tiers surmounted by statue of Aurelius in facing quadriga. Minted at Rome. RIC III p. 441 Commodus 662. The edge is abraded.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-60EE37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine to c. AD 335 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard holding spears in outer hands. Unclear Mint
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-60DF06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 330-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear Mint.
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-60C1CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA type, depicting a wolf and twins with two stars above. Probably minted at Lyon.
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5F95D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy As probably of an early roman emperor, although a later empress is also possible, dating to c. AD 1-140. Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure on the reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.