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Record ID: GLO-4721AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I AD 313-319 (Reece period 15). laureate cuirassed bust left IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG / Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, holding globe and whip SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Created on: Friday 1st February 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st February 2019
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Record ID: GLO-B2EA82
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl made from a thick flat disc. In the centre is a hole that is 6mm in diameter. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B2DAA9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Thorndon type socketed knife. This has a rectangular socket at the base that has a rectangular aperture (15mm, 9mm) for the handle. There is a single rivet hole towards the base of the socket that passes through both sides and would secure the handle in place. The sides of the socket gently taper to the blade which is short, thin and terminates in a point. The spine of the blade is flat with bevelled sides that form the cutting edge.
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 29th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B20B97
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled copper alloy bar mount of roman date. This is decorated with four large transverse oval plates (13mm wide 7mm long) that have raised borders creating a recessed interior that is filled with enamel; the first and forth plate are filled with red enamel, the second and third are filled with traces of a possible white enamel, but is now stained light green. Each plate is joined to its neighbour by a short and narrow arm (2mm long 5mm wide) that is semi-circular in cross-section. At either the end of the mount is a transverse and flanged bar that is the same length as the ov…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-AE8FCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-AE8CDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-AE8572
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-AE47DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper alloy Sestertius probably of Marcus Aurelius dated to AD 161-180 (Reece 8) bust facing left [...] Reverse: female figure standing holding a cornucopia in between S-C [...]
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-AE25D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded copper alloy Sestertius probably of Trajan Date: 97-117 (Reece 5) Obverse: Bust facing right [...] Reverse: figure standing? [...]
Created on: Friday 25th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-9DBA25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine I, dated to AD 310-313 (Reece 15) laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from the back [...] / Genius standing left by lighted altar, modius on head, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae [...]
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-1F8864
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Quinarius of Allectus dated to AD 293-296 (Reece 14) Obverse: radiate, cuirassed bust facing right [IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG], Reverse: galley rowing left [VIRTVS AVG]
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-1EDB08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated to AD335-341 (Period 17) bust facing right [...] / two soldiers standing either side of one standard, [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: GLO-1EC47E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I (271-274) and dated to 275-285 (Period 14) Obverse: [...]ICS AV[G], radiate bust right. Reverse [VICTORIA AVG] Victory walking left, holding wreath & palm.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-1E806C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I dating to the period AD 271-274. (Period 13). Radiate bust facing right [...] Possibly [SALVS AVGG], Salus standing left, holding patera and rudder
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: GLO-1E5268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Quinarius of Allectus dated to AD 293-296 (Reece 14) Obverse: radiate, cuirassed bust facing right [IMP C] ALLECT[VS P F AVG], Reverse: galley rowing left VIRTVS AVG
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-1D9E04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the pin axis bar, one wing is missing which has resulted in the loss of the spring and pin. The remaining wing is decorated with two concave longitudinal lines that are flanked by longitudinal beaded ridges. The top of the bow is decorated with a moulding of six thin oval panels arranged in three sets of two. Each oval panel has a narrow beaded top and are angled in to the centre forming three chevrons. The lower half of the bow is decorated with thr…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 20th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-1D3DBD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy knee type brooch Lugs on either end of the wings would have held the pin axis bar but this is now missing. The arching bow emanates from the front of the wings and curves over forming a semi-circular arch. The beginning of the lower half is donated by a step that leads onto a second semi-circular arch that faces outwards in the opposite orientation to the first. The foot is formed from a flat sub-pentangle shaped plate that extends at the base to form the catch plate (which is largely truncated). Traces of a white metal coating is visible.
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0ABD32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch. This has a double pieced lug on the rear of the head for the spring and external cord, the top loop is truncated. The spring would be covered by the wings have a convex face with a convex rear, both of which have suffered corrosion damage along their tip. The bow is undecorated and narrows to a pointed foot, the catch plate on the reverse is truncated. Traces of white metal coating remain on the wings.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0A7F05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Aucissa brooch that has rolled tubular wings that are now truncated. The bow is a rectangular strip that has a double groove running down the centre. The lower part of the bow has been truncated.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-0A71E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Aucissa brooch that has rolled tubular wings (now distorted) that hold the pin axis bar, there is a slot in the rear for the pin, which is now missing. The bow is a rectangular strip that has a grove running down either side. The lower part of the bow has been truncated.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Somerset', grid reference and parish protected.