Record ID: DOR-D3F82E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Lucilla (AD 164-169), dating to the period c.AD 164-169 (Reece period 8). Probably VESTA, S C, reverse type depicting Vesta standing left by altar holding simpulum and Palladium. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 1779. Diameter: 29.72  mm Weight: 16.89 g Die axis:6
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A9F878
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), dating to c. AD 171-3 (Reece Period 8), [IMP VI COS III S C], Roma seated left on cuirass, with shield behind, holding sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, pp. 295 and 298, cf. nos. 1037 and 1066.
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th September 2021
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Record ID: DOR-391EAF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Trajan (AD 98 - 117), dating to c.AD 115-117 (Reece period 5). ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE, S C, reverse type depicting Trajan, laureate, in military dress, standing front, head right, holding spear and parazonium; on ground reclining figures of Armenia, Tigris and Euphrates. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 289, no. 642. Diameter: 35 mm Weight: 23.94 g Die axis:6
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5F19EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type, possibly MAVRETANIA, S C, depicting Mauretania walking left holding the bridle of a horse walking left? Mint of Rome. Possibly cf. RIC II.3 (2nd ed.), p. 187, nos. 1684-1685 (old RIC II no. 855). Diameter: 28.94 mm Weight:19.97 g Die Axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2020
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Record ID: DOR-5F62D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), dating to AD 188-189 (Reece Period 9). FORT FELI PM TRP XIIII IMP VIII COS V PP SC (Fortuna standing on prow of ship, holding caduceus and cornucopiae) reverse. Reference: RIC III, p. 426, no. 524 Diameter: 30.47 mm Weight: 17.58 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd December 2020
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Record ID: SOM-E97415
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to c.AD 134-138 (Reece period 6). AEGYPTOS reverse type depicting Aegyptos reclining left holding sistrum resting left arm on basket of fruit or corn, ibis on a column to the left. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, no. 838
Created on: Monday 11th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0E9BB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded Roman copper-alloy sestertius, possibly of Faustina II (AD 147-175) struck under Antoninus Pius, dating to the period c.AD 145-161 (Reece period 7). Uncertain reverse type depicting a female figure standing left holding a cornucopiae, possibly Pietas? Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: DOR-E86A54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Didius Julianus (AD 193), dating to May to 7th June AD 193 (Reece period 10). [P M TR P] COS, [S] C reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding a rudder on a globe and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 16, no. 26; RIC IV.1, p. 17, no. 15. Diameter: 30.02 mm Weight: 11.21 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
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Record ID: DOR-58D553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy sestertius of Faustina II, struck under Marcus Aurelius (AD 160-181), dating to AD 161-75 (Reece Period 8), reverse unclear. Mint of Rome. Diameter:30.73 mm Weight: 29.87 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2017
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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.

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: 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-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: 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.

Record ID: BM-61B5C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Hadrian, AD 134-138 (Reece Period 6). Reverse: FORTVNAE REDVCI. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 438, no. 761.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stinsford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-61A354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Trajan, AD 98-117 (Reece Period 5). 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 'Stinsford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-619939
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161 (Reece Period 7). 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 'Stinsford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-618FBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Domitian, AD 81-96 (Reece Period 4). 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 'Stinsford', grid reference and parish protected.