Record ID: DOR-960626
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight for a William III guinea dating to AD 1694 - 1701. The obverse features the laureate bust of William III facing east with the legend GVIELMVS III DEI GRA FR REX within a dotted border. The reverse features a crown in the centre of the weight, below which, is the legend 2 GVENEA W again within a dotted border. Date: Post medieval Diameter: 17.64 mm Weight: 3.81 g
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-95D6B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy royal farthing token of Charles I (1625 - 1649) dating to 1636 - 1644.  A Rose farthing, Type 1b. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 2289 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 13.12 mm Weight: 0.74 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-95C206
Object type: PROBE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact, probably a spoon-probe for medical or cosmetic use or a drop handle furniture fitting. The shaft has a central circular cross section with a diameter of 5.22 mm. At one broken end the cross section is sub-rectangular and has a diameter of 3.35 mm. From this point the shaft expands into three sets of three ribs, in between these are four waisted areas. The shaft terminates in a tapered blunt point. A possible parallel for use as a probe can be seen on the PAS database CAM-C35FE8, also a parallel for a furniture handle, IOW-F3…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-95970F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317 - 340) dating to AD 326 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting a camp or town gateway with two towers. Mint of Trier. Mint mark -/-//STR dot in crescent. Reference: RIC Vol VII, p.209, no.479. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.41 mm Weight: 2.46 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-03E821
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to c.AD 1350 - 1530. Most of the ampulla remains, however there are parts of the main body that have cracked with holes. The lower half is circular. On one face is a four leaved flower with central annulet. The leaves are pointed oval and divided in two by a central line, each has shading made of regularly spaced angled lines on one half of the leaf. There are curled tendrils between each leaf. The other side's decoration has been lost due to cracks and holes, what surface remains is undecorated. Date: Medieval Hei…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-03B575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate copy of a posthumous issue of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268 -270) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Imitating a CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting an altar with flames above. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.63 mm Weight: 1.65 g Die axis: 11.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0398F5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper alloy French Jetton of Charles IX (1560-1574) obverse: GLORIA GALLIAE.SEMP (ligated A and E) with PIE.ET.IV's in exergue, naked Glory between two columns and two cornucopias. Reverse: FAMAM. EXTENDERE. FACTIS. with a celestial hand holding lightning threatening a crocodile that is about to grasp a crowned scepter. Reference: Feuardent 11710. Jetons et Mereau, 1904-15 Diameter: 27.63 mm Weight:  2.35 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0386FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate probably of the Gallic Empire, dating from AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). Standing figure left, right arm raised on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.74 mm Weight: 1.7 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-02E608
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) dating to AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Possibly Felicitas standing left, foot on globe, holding winged caduceus and cornucopiae reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 28.05 mm Weight: 11.6 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-02AA83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy dupondius or as, probably of Antonine date and probably one of the Imperial ladies dating to c. AD 138 - 192. Standing figure reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 26.97 mm Weight: 10.11g Die axis: uncertain.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-028DA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 - 378) dating to AD 364 -378  (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint mark unclear. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.53 mm Weight: 1.3 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-025537
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate, a posthumous issue of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268 -270) dating to AD 270 - 271 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting an altar with flames above. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.81 mm Weight: 1.54 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-01BA17
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of pewter rectangular double-looped buckle frame of post-medieval date. The fragment consists of an expanded, rounded corner and an extending arm of one loop. The corner is decorated with decorated with a pellet with cross within and the arm of the frame with  a central groove and multiple vertical lines on the outer edge. The frame thickens slightly at the break  and there are traces of an aperture for the attachment of a missing centre bar. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1750  Dimensions: 30.74 mm x 9.73 mm x 3.74 mm Weight: 4.41 g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: DOR-7062C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy radiate, a posthumous issue of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268 -270) dating to AD 270 - 271 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting an altar with flames above. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.45 mm Weight: 1.86 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6FE91D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 - 361) dating from AD 335 - 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depticting two soldiers with one standard. Unclear mint mark. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.37 mm Weight: 1.03 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6FBAF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367 - 383) dating to AD 367 - 378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the emperor standing holding a standard and shield. Mint of Arles. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.58 mm Weight: 1.59 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6F1E12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate probably copying an issue of Tetricus I (AD 270 - 273 ) dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece Period 14). Probably SALVS AVG reverse depicting Salus feeding a snake rising from an altar. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.19 mm Weight: 1.68 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6ED061
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate, probably of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 270 - 273 (Reece Period 13). Reverse type, probably SALVS AVG depicting Salus feeding snake rising from an altar.  Date: Roman Diameter: 18.03 mm Weight: 2.97 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6EA5F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 - 341 (Reece period 17), GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.8 mm Weight: 1.07 g Die axis: uncertain.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-6E9E29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Otho (AD 69)  dated AD 69, 15th January-mid April (Reece period 3) SECVRITAS PR reverse depicting Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. Rome mint. RIC vol. 1, no.8  Date: Roman Diameter: 17.51 mm Weight: 2.63 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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