Record ID: DOR-17CAD9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Caludius II Gothicus (AD 268-270) dating to AD 268 - 270. (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, standing figure. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.06mm Weight: 1.47 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-17C9AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dated AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Probably SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Unclear mint mark. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.4 mm Weight: 1.94 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-17C826
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has one oval loop remaining with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame, has a trapeziodal cross section and a slight knop at each end. The pin is missing. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimansions: Length :  20.8 mm    Width :  20.5 mm  Weight :   2.46 g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-179700
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous copy of a radiate of Tetricus I ( AD 270-273) dated AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). SALVS AVGG reverse depicting Salus feeding a snake rising from an altar holding an anchor or rudder. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.5 mm Weight: 1.48 g Die axis: 5
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1790D0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of medieval date (c. 14th century). This sheet mount takes the form of an equestrian scene depicting a knight on horseback, galloping left, his sword raised. Due to old breaks the horse's ears and legs, and the knight's shoulders and head, are missing. The knight is holding a triangular shield in his left hand which covers his upper body and is decorated with raised rim surrounding a triangular field divided by a slightly curved diagonal groove. His right arm is extended back over the rear of the horse&nbs…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-170066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dated AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another each holding a wreath. Unclear mint mark. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.4 mm Weight: 0.61 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16FF98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus dating from AD 300 - 402. Reverse type unclear. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.67 mm Weight: 0.74 g Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16ED3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy nummus dating from AD 300 - 402. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.93 mm Weight: 1.65 g Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16D84F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame, has a trapeziodal cross section and a slight knop at each end. The tapering copper alloy pin is hooked over the centre bar. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimansions: Length :  20.8 mm    Width :  20.5 mm  Weight :   2.46 g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-16D55B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus probably of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dated AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Unclear mint mark. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.3 mm Weight: 1.05 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16CDA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy nummus dating of the house of Constantine (AD 306 - 364 ) dating to AD 318 - 324. (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicitng an altar with globe and stars above. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.61 mm Weight: 0.92 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16BCEF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of uncertain emperor. No detail surviving on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.38 mm Weight: 1.78 g Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-16A211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of an uncertain Gallic Empire emperor probably dated c.AD 259-273 (Reece period 13). Standing figure reverse with very little detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 20.3 mm Weight: 1.73 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-169659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barbarous radiate dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). A crudely executed radiate bust on the obverse and a highly stylised trophy of arms with a possible shield at the base. Possibly copying coins of Claudius II Gothicus inscribed VICTORIAE GOTHIC. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.17 mm Weight: 1.00 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1694AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine ( AD 306 - 364) dating to AD 330 - 335. Reverse type, Wolf and Twins. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.88 mm Weight: 1.03 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-168537
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
n incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a trapeziodal cross section. The pin is missing Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimensions: Length : Length :  30.5 mm    Width :  25.6 mm  Weight :   4.27g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p 82-6, cf no.331 and 349…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-167A6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  possible contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian ( AD 364 - 378) dating from AD 364 - 378 ( Reece period 19).  Imitating a GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type, but little detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.81 mm Weight: 1 g Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1647CC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops, with a flat back and bevelled inner edges.  The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a trapeziodal cross section. The pin is missing. Date: Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval, c. 1350 - 1600 Dimensions: Length :  22.2 mm    Width :  18.8 mm  Weight :   2.64g Finds from London indicate broad date range with examples published including Egan G and Pritchard F, 1993,Dress Accessories, p 82-6, cf no.331 and 349 and Egan, G, 2005,&nb…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-163D2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus or radiate dating from AD 260 - 400. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.48 mm  Weight: 0.82 g Die axis: Uncertain.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-163AF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper alloy barbarous copy of a radiate of Tetricus II ( AD 270-273) dated AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). PIETAS AVGVSTOR reverse depicting a collection of priestly implements. The coin could also be a radiate of Victorinus (AD 268-270) placing it in Reece period 13 and dated AD 268-270. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.3 mm Weight: 1.94 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1623F5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  fragment of a copper alloy strap end. An amphora-shaped type. The fragment remaining is of the lower oval plate with a rounded knop at the base. There is a diagonal break at the top of the plate  There are two ring and dot stamps on the front face arranged longitundinally on the long axis of the plate. The rear is flat and undecorated. Date: Late Roman - c. AD 300 - 400 Dimensions: 30.13 mm x 19.44 mm x 1.69 mm Weight: 3.30 g A complete example of a similar strap-end  can be seen in database record HAMP-8DBEEC where the author notes: For similar …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-161EDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian ( AD 367 - 383) dating to AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 13). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type, depicting the emperor standing holding a standard and shield. Mint of Arles. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.15 mm Weight: 1.52 g Die axis: 6  
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-160480
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate dating from AD 260 - 275 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, no detail surviving. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.21 mm Weight: 0.76 g Die axis: Uncertain.  
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-15F598
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 348 - 350 ( Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO Reverse type, depicting a Phoenix on Rock. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.03 mm Weight: 1.23 g  Die axis: 12  
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-15DFB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy radiate, possibly of the Gallic Empire dating to AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). No detail surviving on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.61 mm Weight: 0.91 g Die axis: Uncertain.  
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-15D582
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous copy of a radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 275-285  (Reece period 14). SPES AVGG reverse depicting Spes holding up hem of dress, holding flower and stick. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.6 mm Weight: 1.28 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-15CE5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating.The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two concentric radiating grooves. It has a raised rim.  An incuse crowned GR (for George I - IV) is stamped at 9 o'clock overlapping the outer groove. The reverse is covered with file marks and and shows signs of wear at 3 o'clock. The weight is approximately half an Imperial ounce. Date: Late Post Medieval to Modern - 1714 - 1830 Dimensions:25.17 mm x 4.28 mm Weight: 13.52 g A similar trade weight can be seen on the PAS Database a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F16682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, probably of Victorinus and dating AD 269 - 271 ( Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.04 mm Weight: 1.67 g Die axis:  unclear
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F1257A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting for a sword belt, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1650. This example is composed of the plate, which tapers from the top to a narrowed, rearward hook.  The upper edge of the plate is bi-lobed and there is a transverse moulded collar above the hook. The plate is slightly plano-convex, flat at the rear. Both faces are undecorated. There are two iron rivets in the centre of the object which have corroded. Dimensions: 31.53 mm x 13.10 mm x 5.94 mm Weight: 2.29 g Reference: Margeson, S.1993. Norwich Households: The Medieval and Pos…
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F0EEDB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy double loop buckle frame, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The pin is missing. The buckle is sub-rectangular with rounded ends.  The frame is a shallow D-shape in cross section, flat at the rear. The integral centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a D-shaped cross section. At either end of the bar there are two incised transverse lines. The long edges of the frame are curvilinear along the outer edge and have a slight knop at each corner. The short ends are expanded with a rounded outer edge and a slight knop on …
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F0DBC5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy double loop buckle frame, dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The pin is missing. The buckle is sub-rectangular with rounded ends.  The frame is a shallow D-shape in cross section, flat at the rear. The integral centre bar is narrowed from the frame and has a D-shaped cross section. At either end of the bar there are two incised transverse lines. The long edges of the frame are curvilinear along the outer edge and have a slight knop at each corner. The short ends are expanded with a rounded outer edge and a slight knop on …
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F07846
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap end. A zoomorphic strap end of Thomas Class a, type 1 (Trewhiddle style). An oval split plate strap end with a very stylised en-face zoomorphic terminal. At the attachment end are two circular rivet holes in the front  and rear plates with one corner broken. The complete rivet hole retains the small circular cross sectioned copper alloy rivet. The plate at the rear is broken and retains the remnant of the rivet holes. The plate is decorated on the front face with an incised interlace pattern filling most of the surface and with a framing band aro…
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F027A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to1310 - 1314. London mint. Reference: North Volume 2. no. 1070/1, Withers type 30 (not further defined) Diameter: 11.59 mm Weight: 0.35 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-EFF759
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver farthing of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1300 - 1310 . Mint of London.  Reference: Withers Type 28d. North volume 2, No. 1058, Class 10 Date: Medieval Diameter: 11.07 mm Weight: 0.27 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-EE55A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Republican denarius of the moneyer P. Clodius, dating to 42 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Diana Lucifera standing holding long lighted torch in each hand, P.CLODIVS downwards on right, on left M.F. downwards.  Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Mint of Rome.  Date: Roman Reference: RRC 494/23 Diameter: 18.36 mm Weight: 3.29 g Die axis: c. 42 BC
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DAE9EA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle. The buckle is broken with the centre bar in two pieces, one detached from the frame. The buckle has one rectangular loop with the worn and sub-angular cross sectioned strap bar to one side. The other, outer, loop is roughly D-shaped with the centre of the outer edge extended forward into a point giving an ogee curve to each side. There is a double lobed knop at one end of the centre bar. The edges of each side are slightly bevelled. The centre bar is heavily corroded but appears narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in cr…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D95E32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. An initial T-shaped brooch with hinged pin mechanism. The wings, bow, and part of the catchplate remain. The bow is flattened and distorted. The pin is missing. The wings are short and cylindrical housing the copper alloy axis bar. There is a notch at the rear of the wings for the attachment of the missing pin to the bar. The fronts of the wings are decorated with vertical moulded ridges and grooves. The head of the bow is wide and extends from the top of the wings. It is a shallow D-shape in cross section with a slight hollow …
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D91FBD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  fragment of copper alloy with a design on one surface. The design seems to be part of the reverse of a stater of the British Iron Age, South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. It comprises a group of circular recesses and two crescent-shaped recesses below. This would be equivalent to the raised pellet and two raised crescents seen on such staters (the crescents being the belly of a stylised horse. This may be part of a coin die for manufacturing staters, or it could also be an impression of such a coin, perhaps to cast copies in a mould. Date: Possibly Late Iron Age - c. …
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D85718
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Royal farthing token of Charles I ( 1625 - 1649) dating to 1636 - 1644.  A Rose farthing, Type 2. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 2291 Diameter:  14.48 mm Weight: 0.47 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D810B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Faustina the Elder (AD 138 - 161 ) issued posthumously under Antoninus Pius and dating to AD 141 - 161 (Reece period 7). AETERNITAS reverse depicting Juno standing left, raising right hand, holding sceptre in left. Minted in Rome. Reference: RIC III, p. 69, No. 344a Date: Roman Diameter: 18.03 mm Weight: 2.68 g Die axis; 6
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D78E3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Minted in Lugdunum (Lyon). Mint mark: //crescent PLG Reference: LRBC part i, No. 192 Date: Roman Diameter: 15.95 mm Weight: 1.26 g Die axis; 12
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-C78EA8
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, leaf arrowhead. A kite-shaped type made on a flake of grey-beige flint with a glossy patina. The arrrowhead has been thinned and shaped with covering, low-angled long flakes extending across both faces.  Date:  Early to Middle Neolithic - c. 4000 BC to 2700 BC Dimensions: 29.89 mm x 17.85 mm x 3.82 mm Weight: 1.76 g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-B992C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The frame and strap bar form the two symmetrical loops. There is a lozenge shaped knop with a raised moulded lozenge decoration on the outside edge of both loops. The narrowed strap bar has a trapeziodal cross section and moulded trefoil decoration at either end. The pin is missing except for a lump of iron still on the strap bar and a stain where the pin bar rested on the frame. The reverse of the buckle is undecorated. Dimensions: 49.6 mmx x 26.8 mm Weight:  10.65 g Reference: Ross Whitehead 2003 Buckles 1250 - 1800, page 65  No. 402
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: WILT-86E6C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558 - 1603) dating to AD1572.  ELIZABETH.DG.ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA obverse depicting a crowned bust facing left with a rose behind the head.  POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse depicting a square shield with date 1572 above, over a long cross fourchee dividing the legend.  Initial mark is an ermine.  North (1991) p 134, no 1997. Dimensions: 24.8mm in diameter; 0.8mm thick; 2.78g in weight
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-85A358
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy bracelet  or armlet dating to c AD 280- 410. It consists of a strip, pointed oval in section, with a thickened and slightly widened terminal with a  straight cut end. The extreme end is marked with a transverse groove, the thickened and widened area forming a sub rectangular collar with smaller rectangular collar adjacent, followed by incised decoration on the band of the bracelet. This includes two extended crescent shapes placed longitudinally, confronting in the centre of the band, and wha…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8589FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 270-273 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse depicting Laetitia with wreath and anchor. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.6 mm Weight: 2.13 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-856902
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous copy of a radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14.) Standing figure reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.3 mm Weight: 0.56 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-85531D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy radiate probably of Tetricus I ( AD 271 - 274) dating to AD 271 - 274. (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.56 mm  Weight: 1.35 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-85358F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous copy of a radiate of Tetricus I (AD 270-273) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14.) Standing figure reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.3 mm Weight: 2.71 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-852348
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy radiate of the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274)  dating from AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.73 mm Weight: 1.1 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-850FC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating from AD 335-341. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers and one standard. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.36 mm Weight: 0.61 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-850735
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) dating to AD 293-296 (Reece period 14) LAETITIA AVG reverse depicting Laetitia standing holding wreath and anchor, S-A or P across fields.  Date: Roman Diameter: 21.4 mm Weight: 1.39 g Die axis: 4
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-84F964
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 to AD 318 - 324 (Reece period 17). CAESARVM NOST RORVM reverse type, depicting a wreath, little detail surviving.  Date: Roman  Diameter: 17.28 mm  Weight: 1.72 g  Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 27th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-84DEC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus II ( AD 272 -274) dating to AD 272 - 274. (Reece period 13). PIETAS AVG  reverse type, depicting Pietas with sacrificail implements.  Date: Roman Diameter: 16.84 mm  Weight: 1.17 g  Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-84C764
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly barbarous copper-alloy radiate dating from AD 260 - 274. (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure of Victory.  Date: Roman  Diameter: 17.76 mm Weight: 1.66 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-84C37C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). ORIENS AVG reverse depicting Sol standing right, looking left, holding globe and raising right hand. Milan mint. c.f Cunetio 2258. RIC Vol. 5, no.153 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.2 mm Weight: 1.44 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-842252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, Gothicus ( AD 268 - 270) dating from AD 268 - 270. (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear. Little detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.44 mm Weight: 1.51 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-841316
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain emperor dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type unclear. The bust is stylised and the flan is oval. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.42 mm Weight: 0.7 g  Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83EE9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate dating from the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274 ) dating to AD 260 - 274. ( Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving.  Date: Roman Diameter: 17.28 mm Weight: 1.73 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83ECDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 260-268) dating to AD 260-268 (Reece period 13) NEPTVNO CONS AVG reverse depicting a hippocamp springing right. Rome mint -/-//N RIC vol 5, part 1, no.245 Date: Roman Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 1.77 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83E229
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy radiate, probably of Gallienus, sole reign (AD 260 - 268) dating from AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, male standing figure.  Date: Roman Diameter: 19.1 mm Weight: 1.46 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83D42F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy radiate dating possibly from the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274) dating to AD 260 - 274 ( Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, standing figure. Date: Roman  Diameter: 16.9 mm Weight: 0.97 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83BDCD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus dating from AD 300 - 402. Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure. Little detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.31mm Weight: 0.77 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83ACC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy  nummus dating from AD 300 - 402. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.39 mm Weight:1.57 g  Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-839DEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver radiate of Gallienus sole reign (AD 260-268) dating to AD 260-268 (Reece period 13) IOVI VLTORI  reverse depicting Jupiter standing left, had right, brandishing a thunderbolt. S in left field, Rome mint RIC vol 5, part 1, no.22.  Date: Roman Diameter: 20.4 mm Weight: 2.75 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-839DCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy  nummus dating from AD 275 - 402. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Date: Roman  Diameter: 13.68 mm Weight: 0.91 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-838CFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper-alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain emperor dating from AD 275-285 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure of Victory. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.93 mm Weight: 0.94g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-837E2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy  radiate dating from the Gallic Empire ( AD 260 - 274 ) dating to AD 260 - 274 (Reece period 13). Reverse type unclear, possible standing figure. No detail surviving. Date: Roman  Diameter: 16.73 mm Weight: 1.64 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-8377F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable radiate of Divus Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13) CONSECRATIO reverse depicting an eagle. Struck after the emperors death. RIC vol 5, part 1, no.266  Date: Roman Diameter: 19.0 mm Weight: 1.67 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-836BC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy nummus dating from AD 275 - 402. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 11.91 mm Weight: 0.69 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83578E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Divus Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13) CONSECRATIO reverse depicting an eagle standing left, head right, struck after the emperors death. RIC vol 5, part 1, no.266 C Date: Roman Diameter: 16.4 mm Weight: 1.12g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83539A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus dating from AD 300 - 400. Reverse type unclear. No detail surviving. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.97 mm Weight: 0.9 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-833DBE
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, Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.24 mm Weight: 0.79 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-832555
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate dating of  uncertain emperor from AD 260 - 275 (Reece period 13). Standing figure on the reverse.  Date: Roman Diameter: 15.58 mm Weight: 1.4 g Die axis: Uncertain
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-451745
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate of uncertain prototype to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type depicting a female figure  standing with transverse sceptre in left and right arm raised. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.34 mm Weight: 1.83 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-43E591
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS obverse with reverse depicting Victory on the prow of a ship. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.04 mm Weight: 2.16 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1EE957
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367 - 383) dating to AD 379 - 383 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGG reverse type depicting Roma seated facing, head helmeted, facing left, holding globe and spear, right leg bare. Mint of Constantinople Mint mark: I / (branch?) //CONSΓ Reference: RIC IX, p. 227, cf. no. 56(a);  LRBC pt II, p. 89, cf. 2131 Diameter: 18.22 mm Weight: 2.03 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1E1DA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry IV (1399 - 1413) dating to 11412 - 1413. Light coinage. Uncertain type Date: Medieval Diameter: 10.08  mm Weight: 0.33 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1D8123
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward IV (1460 - 1483) dating to 1478 - 1483. Irish issue. Mint of Dublin Reference: Spink No. 6394 Date: Medieval Diameter: 13.2 mm Weight:  g Die axis: 
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1D3C54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1592. Initial marks: Tun/Tun Reference: North Volume 2, No. 2015 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 25.53 mm Weight: 2.23 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1CB888
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1572. Initial marks: Ermine/Ermine Reference: North Volume 2, No. 1997 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 24.37 mm Weight: 2.93 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1B84AA
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 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint illegible. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.05 mm Weight: 1.58 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1AF472
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317 - 326) dating to AD 323 - 324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX, globe on top. Mint of London. Mint mark: //PLON Reference: RIC VII, p. 114, no. 279 Date: Roman Diameter: 19.03 mm Weight: 1.52 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-1A77DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf1 dating to AD 1305-1306. North (1991, 32) no. 1040. Minted at London. Measurements: Diameter: 17 mm, Weight 0.95 g
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1A4B04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus II and dating to AD 275 - 285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse prototype depicting a female figure standing left and holding a vertical sceptre. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.92 mm Weight: 1.99 g Die axis: 6  
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-192671
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 183 - 211) dating to AD 202 - 210 (Reece period 10). FVNDATOR PACIS reverse depicting Severus veiled, standing left with branch and roll. Reference: RIC vol IV, Part I, page.124, no. 265 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.22 mm Weight: 2.71 g Die axis: 12  
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F4FCDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 49), dating to AD1641-1643.  CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX obverse depicting sixth (Briot style) bust facing left, XII behind head.  CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO reverse depicting a square shield over short cross fleury.  Initial mark is probably a triangle in circle. Tower mint under Charles I.  Much of outer part of legend is missing probably due to clipping.  North (1991) p 160, no 2231. Diameter 28.9mm in diameter; thickness less than 1mm; 5.42g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F4966E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to c AD 310 (Reece period 15).  SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left.  Mint of London.   RIC VI, p 133, no 122. 
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F390F9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic vessel base, dating to c AD260 - 400. It is a hard grey fabric, without inclusions. There is evidence of a dark grey or brown wash. The base is circular, with a short pedestal which flares out to a short section of circular body before early damage caused the rest of the vessel to break away. On the underside of the pedestal is a central raised dot.Lightly inscribed circumferential grooves can be seen on the extant body. Probably a New Forest fineware thumb pot or beaker. Dimensions: diameter of pedestal base 24.5mm; diameter of r…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F37E8D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly incomplete sub circular copper alloy flat item, of unknown date. The find has an incised pattern, on both sides, of four stylised unlinked drop shapes, two straight lines of different lengths, extending across the diameter, and two small double annulets. The drop shapes face outwards in a slightly haphazard manner, the points close to the edge. A small section of the circumference may be missing to an old break. It has a dark green, slightly crusty surface, Dimensions:   20.7mm in diameter; 1.7mm thick; 2.69g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F34A7B
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possibly Middle Bronze Age copper alloy blade, perhaps a rapier dating to c. 1400-1100 BC. Only a very small part survives, a sub rectangular piece with early breaks at both ends. It both tapers and narrows along its length. It has a mid green patina. A small triangular section of the outer surface is missing on one side, but this is probably damage or decay, not decoration. Dimensions:   20.8mm in length; 16.1mm in width tapering to 14.7mm; 3.1mm thick at the wider break; 2.4mm at the narrower end; 5.73g in weight
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F33963
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy possible spur buckle, dating to c AD 1250 - 1400. What remains is the buckle itself and an extended integral bar at the attachment end which is foreshortened by an early break . The buckle frame is D shaped, and D shape in section, with an extended outer edge on which there is an extended central sub lozengiform knop flanked on both sides by  two pointed knops. A D section wire pin, now bent, is wrapped around the bar through a circular perforation which pierces a simple collar below the bar. A wider collar below is pierced a…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-F321EB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy dress or hairpin dating to cAD 720-1700. It has an oblate head with a integral flat circular feature transverse at the crown . A simple rounded collar lies immediately below the head and the shank is circular in section, foreshortened by an early break. This tapers a little. Dimensions:  35.9mm in length/height; 13.1mm in width (diameter of head); 8.54g  in weight See WILT-FFA8DB on the PAs database for similar.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F1F49F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to AD 268 (Reece period 13) VICTORIA AVG reverse depicting Victoria walking left with wreath and palm. RIC vol V, part I, pg.219, no.104 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.3 mm Weight: 1.47g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F1D56F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to AD 294-402. Very little detail surviving.  Date: Roman Diameter: 12.3 mm Weight: 0.75 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F1CAB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to AD 294-402. Very little detail surviving.  Date: Roman Diameter: 18.0 mm Weight: 2.39 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F1C494
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting. The mount is hourglass-shaped and has a rectangular transverse collar at both the shorter ends. The edges are bevelled on front and rear. The front is decorated with stamped annulets arranged as follows: a central group of four arranged in a cross. a group at either expanded and comprising a central annulet with six or seven others set around it in a flower-like pattern, a row of three annulets along each of the transverse collars. At the rear of the plate, behing the two transverse collars is a raised, flat rectangular ridge from whi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Crichel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F1B417
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to AD 294-402. Very little detail surviving.  Date: Roman Diameter: 14.6 mm Weight: 1.08g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F1A6A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'La Tene I' style brooch.  Part of the pin is missing.  The bow and pin are made in one piece. At the head are four coils, two each side, joined at the top by an arched chord. Through the centre of the spring is an iron axis bar. The shaft of the pin tapers to a bent point and it is now too short to reach the catchplate at the foot. The bow of the brooch extends downwards from the coils and is deeply arched into a flat sub-oval shape. It is rectangular in cross section and decorated on the front with a central, longitudinal lo…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-F19A51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel plate brooch. The plate is zoomorphic in form, but precisely which animal is represented is unclear. It appears to be a mammal, possibly a lion. It has a long body with a slightly incurved back and rounded rump. The lower body is arched. There is a rear leg and a possibly damaged front limb. The rear limb has a well defind hunch and a rounded foot. There ua a possible stub of a tail at the rear, but there is also a cast, curving ridge around the haunch which may be a tail or may delineate the hip. The front limb is right angled forwards. The front …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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