Record ID: HESH-C1CC19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21DFEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 320-323 (Reece Period 16). Unclear reverse type, possibly a BEATA TRANQVILLITAS type depicting a Globe on an altar, three stars above? Unclear mint. It is possible that this could equally be a mid-4th century (c.AD 348-361) contemporary copy, but the reverse type is not clear enough to give a precise identification.  Measurements: Diameter: 21.9mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 4g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21B3D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman nummus dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), of the House of Valentinian.  The obverse depicts a worn bust facing right. The reverse depicts an emperor holidng a standard (or labarum) in left hand, dragging a captive with right hand. The visible legend reads RIA RO. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM. Unclear mint.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.1mm Thickness: 1.4mm Weight: 1.7g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-213877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left raising right hand. cf. Normanby no. 1412. The preservation of the coin makes close identification problematic and it is possible that this might be a contemporary copy.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.3mm Thickness: 2.7mm Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-20F2D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus dating AD 330-333 (Reece Period 17) of the House of Constantine, mint of Siscia in the region of Pannonia.  The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma, wearing an imperial cloak, facing left. The legend read VRBS ROMA. The reverse depicts Romulus and Remus suckled by the wolf, with two stars above. The visible mint mark shows ΓSIS. This coin is similar to type RIC VII Siscia 222 in the OCRE database.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.6mm Thickness: 1.7mm Weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-207B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to 323 AD (Reece Period 16), of the House of Constantine and mint of Trier in the region of Gallia.  The obverse depicts the laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus with a spear over the right shoulder and shield on left arm. The visible legend reads: IVL[*]PVS NOB C[*].  The reverse depicts a glove over an altar, which has VO/TIS/XX inscribed inside it, with three worn stars above it. The legend is very worn, but is of the BETA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type.  This coin matches RIC VII T…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-43988D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped medieval penny from the reigns of Edward III (post treaty) to Richard II dating to the period AD 1369-1399. Mint: York The obverse is worn. It depicts a crowned bust facing. The legend has been lost to clipping, and only the bottoms of the letters [...]GLIE remain. The reverse features a long cross with a quatrefoil centre, and three spaced pellets in each field. The majority of the legend is once again lost to clipping. Double saltire stops are visible. The bottoms of the letters CIVI / TAS are visble. The coin has been broken into two fra…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2FFA2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5b1 or 5b2, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust of Henry III with pellet-in-annulet eyes and a sceptre in hand. The full legend would have read 'HENRICVS REX III' The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The full legend would have read: WIL LEM ONL VND which refers to the moneyer 'Willem', and the mint London.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F8F5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half of a scottish penny depicting William I 'The Lion' (1165-1214AD), Seaby's numbers: 5029-5033. The coin dates from between 1205 and 1230AD - coins of William I continued to be struck posthumously. The obverse is highly worn, and not much detail remains. It would have displayed a left facing bust with a sceptre, and crown of pellets. The inscription is illegible. It would have read: WILLELMVS REX The reverse is also highly worn. Half of a voided short cross fourchee can be seen, with two, six-pointed starts within the remaining quarters. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F0605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads NIC HOL EON RAN which refers to the moneyer Nicole.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2D49A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD) Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The coin was minted in London, by the moneyer Richard. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads RICARD ON LVND.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-DBAE88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 388-392 (Reece Period 21), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 69, no. 30d.  Weight: 1.04gms. Diameter: 13.39mm
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDE4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating 140-143AD (Reece Period 7), mint of Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Reverse: Emperor standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III, pg. 38. No. 105c(c) Measurements: diameter 18.5mm; weight 2.55g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDA317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn nummus of Helena dating 337-341AD (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Bust right. Legend illegible. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.  [PAX PVBLICA]. Measurements: diameter 13.9mm; weight 0.67g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CD7034
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a sesterius or dupondius dating c. 42-250AD.   Measurements: diameter 27.2mm; weight 8.36g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-800FB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, with reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn. Its original patina has been removed through cleaning. The edges have been abraded and most parts of the inscription are not legible.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-7DC5F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, probably depicting two soldiers and one standard, but could also be two soldiers and two standards. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn, with brownish green and black patina. Much of the edges have been abraded and parts of the inscription are now lost.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-41BA9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dated to AD 330-336 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Mint unknown, as the coin is incomplete. The coin is covered in a black patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-96A074
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type, depicting Salus standing left holding vertical sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar. The coin is covered in a black patina, with reddish patches. Some of the inscription has been clipped.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-51BA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second issue, dated to AD 1579. N. 1988. The coin is worn and scratched, and it was clipped. Much of the bust and inscription are no longer visible.
Created on: Friday 5th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.