Record ID: SUSS-73BB78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 324-30 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a Camp-gate with two turrets, star above. Mint of Trier -//[..]TR pellet in crescent. LRBC, p4.  no: 28; RIC VII, p. 20, no. 475.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-0FAA7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy uninscribed Iron Age unit, probably a Gallic unit of the Carnutes, dating to the c.late 1st century BC. Obverse: Female bust right, flower(?) behind? Reverse: Eagle with spread wings, head turned right, a snake(?) to right, unclear motifs in the field. cf. DT 2576 ('classe III a l'aigle et au serpent'); Allen, 1995: nos. 160, S148-151. Delestree and Tache (1992: p. 132, no. 2576) place this type with the coins of the Carnutes and in pre-Augustan period after the end of the Gallic Wars, while Allen (1995: p. 75) regards them as being of the neighbouring …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-12CCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An complete and possibly defaced early medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Substantive Light Coinage, 'Profile/Cross of lobes' type (North 296; Chick 24) dating to c.AD784/5-92/3, moneyer: Dud(da), mint: London. Refs: North 1994: p.87; Chick 2010: pl. 4; Naismith 2017: p.134, table 9.  The coin is slightly bent and the obverse field shows numerous straight scratches across the portrait focusing on the area of the face. These appear to be deliberate suggesting that the coin has been defaced. Obverse OFFA REX. Bust Cc  draped with diadem, one &…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BD4128
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman anepigraphic nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) as Caesar, dating to the year c.AD 326 (Reece period 16). CRISPVS/CAESAR reverse type depicting the legend over two lines. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p.210, no. 488. This coin measures 17.0mm in diameter, and weighs 1.63g. See also: SOM-85F8C7; BH-081748
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CC26C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of an as of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period c.AD 41-54 (Reece Period 2). Reverse type depicting Minerva helmeted advancing right, holding spear and shield. Prototype of the mint of Rome. cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), nos. 100, 116. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-753937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman probable as of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), probably dating to the period c.27-10 BC (Reece period 1). COL NEM reverse type depicting a palm branch behind a chained crocodile, teeth visible on top of upper jaw. Mint of Nemausus (Nimes, Gaul). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 51, nos. 154-157; RPC I, nos. 522-523. This coin is relatively lightweight, although quite worn, and probably belongs with the lighter (as?) issues of Nemausus Series I (RPC 523)   
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4B387A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Denarius of Severina (AD 270-275), probably dating to the period c.AD 275 (Reece Period 13). VENVS FELIX reverse type depicting Venus standing left holding unclear object in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Mint of Rome. cf. MER-RIC temporary no. 1897 (https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/1897); BNCMER XII.1, cf. no. 336; RIC V.1, p. 316, no. 6.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-26E002
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval Scottish silver cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (AD 1165-1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars); Phase B dating c.AD 1205-30. Reverse:  [S]VREL[IRNEh Henri Le Rus retrograde. Mint: Perth or Edinburgh.  As Spink 5031. Length: 19.14mm; width: 11.19mm and weight; 0.65g
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-0E0FD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates struck for Verica, c.AD 10-40, 'Verica Stars' type. Obverse: VERIC/COMF over two lines, crescent above, star below. Reverse: A Horse stepping right, star above, REX below. ABC p. 72, no. 1208; Sills, 2017: 382, no. 377. Dimensions: diameter: 11.44mm,  thickness: 1.42mm,  weight: 1.36g
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F0726B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold coin. Half guinea of George I (1714-1727), dated 1717. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS.D.GM.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. Reverse description: Cruciform shields of Arms with sceptres between them radiating from central sunray disc. Reverse inscription: 17 17.BRVN ET.L.DVX SR.IA.TH ET.EL Diameter: 20.0mm, Weight: 4.03gms, die axis: 6 As Spink 3635. See also NLM-C5A013
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-3F36CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Probably PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Unclear mint prototype. 
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-A514A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy as of Volusian (AD 251-253), dating to the period c.AD 251-253 (Reece period 12). LIBERTAS AVGG, S C, reverse type depicting Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.3, p. 188, no. 255b. This type is recorded in RIC with both AVG and AVGG legend (see also http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.vo.255 ), the latter making sense numismatically for Volusian under Trebonianus Gallus.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A4C93E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 311-312 (Reece Period 15). COMITI AVGG NN reverse type depicting Sol standing left, holding globe and whip. Mint of London. RIC Vol. VI, p. 135, No. 153; Cloke and Toone, 2015: p. 166, no. 7.03.006.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A3A374
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-341), dating to the period c. AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). VOTA PVBLICA reverse type depicting Anubis standing left, wearing a tunic, a mantle over his shoulders and boots, holding a branch in his right hand and a caduceus in his left. Mint of Rome.  Unlisted in RIC for this obverse and reverse combination. This is a VOTA PVBLICA token issued for the Festival of Isis that finds parallels in several British examples, most notably with similar dies to a piece recorded from Princethorpe, Warwickshire (https://coins.warwick.…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D378D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman light miliarensis of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 367 (Reece period 19). VIRTVS EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting the emperor standing facing, head turned left, holding labarum in right hand and leaning on shield with left. Mint of Arles. This type is unlisted in RIC for Arles with this mintmark for Gratian, but see P. Ferrando 'L'atelier monétaire d'Arles de Constantin à Romulus 313-476', Arles, 2010: p. 324, no. 1616 cited as unique based on a coin auctioned by M&…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-AFE0DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 196 (Reece Period 10). FELICITATEM [PVBLICAM] reverse type depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 212, no. 1.  There were three examples of this scarce coin in the Shapwick Hoard (CHRB XI, p. 208, no. 870).
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-AEC3DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus posthumously issued for Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). Reverse depicting the emperor in a quadriga, riding right towards the hand of God. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-AE81AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely worn and incomplete Roman copper-alloy as of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to circa AD 98-117 (Reece Period 5). Illegible reverse. Uncertain mint, probably Rome.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C8C11C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy and silver imitation of an early medieval silver penny of Æthelred II (AD 978-1016), Second Hand type (North 768), dating to c. AD 985-991, mint and moneyer uncertain owning to condition of coin. Ref: North 1994: p.158. The coin is an imitation rather than an official issue comprising a thin silver layer over a base metal core, probably of copper-alloy. The silver on the reverse of the coin is now missing removing any design and inscription which it once held. The style and execution of the coin's design is comparable to known finds and i…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-BAC7AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributable to Verica and dating to the period AD 10-40, 'Verica Vine Leaf Viri' type. Obverse: Vine leaf, to left VI, to right RI. Reverse: Warrior on horse right, holding spear and shield C O F around. As ABC 1193; BMC 1159-1176.
Created on: Sunday 16th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-6C93D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), probably dating to the period c.AD 313-317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of London.  Diameter: 18.82mm and weight: 1.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: BERK-524D87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509), 'facing bust' issue with double-arched crown dating to c1490 - 1500, mint: Canterbury (North 1712, Class IIIc), initial mark: tun (both sides). Ref: North 1991: 102. The coin is badly clipped removing approximately half of the height of the letters on both sides of the coin. The edge has subsequently become chipped in places. 
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-AD1661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), RENOVAT ROMANO, Wolf standing right, suckling twins. RSR RIC V, pt 2, p. 512, no. 571; new RIC V.5, no. 117 (14 examples known),.  DIameter 19.17mm; Weight 2.73g.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: SUR-45B905
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'small flan' type (North 818; BMC ii; Hild. B) dating to c.AD1048-50 (Naismith's revised dating: late 1040s), moneyer: Cild, mint: Bedwyn (Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire). Refs: North 1994: 179; Naismith 2017: table 17.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-07FEB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 177-92), probably dating to AD 190 (Reece Period 9), probably [LIBERAL AVG VII P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI] S C, Liberalitas standing left holding abacus / coin scoop and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 430, cf. no. 563. The flan is worn and sub-rectangular.  Measurements: diameter: 28.95mm; thickness: 4.17mm and weight: 18.69g. This coin was found at the same findspot as another Sestertius SUSS-07B448.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-07B448
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 145 to 161 (Reece Period 7),  [FELICI]TAS [AVG], S C, Felicitas standing left holding (capricorn) and caduceus. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 124, no. 770. Measurements: diameter: 33.33mm; thickness: 4.62mm and weight: 24.37g. This coin was found at the same findspot as another Sestertius SUSS-07FEB8.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F3ABD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, a contemporary copy of  a nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-61), dating to c. AD 355-61 (Reece Period 18), FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left and spearing a fallen horseman. Prototype Mint unclear.. Diameter: 15.33mm. Thickness: 1.32mm. Die axis: 4.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-74F0FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman As of Claudius I (41-54) dating to the period 41-54 (Reece period 2). S-C reverse type depicting Minerva holding spear and shield. Measurements: diameter 26.16mm, weight 9.16g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-50DB9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, very worn, copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Theodora, dating to AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas standing and carrying an infant.. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 143, cf. no. 44 passim. Obverse description: Mantled bust right. Obverse inscription: FL MAX TH[EODORAE] [AVG]. Reverse description: Pietas standing facing, carrying an infant. Reverse inscription: [PIETA]S ROM[ANA]. Mintmark: - // [ ]RP[ ] Diameter: 14.34mm. Thickness: 1.28mm. Die axis: 6.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-939AE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper alloy Roman as of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating c. AD 71-78 (Reece Period 4). Reverse type probably depicting an eagle standing front on globe, head turned right. Unclear mint, possibly Lyon. Measurements: diameter: 27.88mm; thickness: 2.31mm and weight: 7.20g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-3E7DDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval crockard continental sterling imitation sterling of Edwardian type, Bishops of Cambrai, sede vacante (i.e. during the vacancy of the Bishop's seat) dating to AD1296 (Mayhew 96 or new type), mint: Cambrai (France). Ref: Mayhew 1983: 59.   Measurements: diameter 18.51mm, thickness 0.36mm, weight 1.14g. The coin's obverse inscription +MONETA:CAPITVLI may belong to Mayhew 96 where the stop is listed as a pellet rather than a colon. Mayhew (1983: 59) describes this element on the coin as 'far from clear' and it is possible it…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Record ID: SUR-91D729
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter stater (10.0mm, 1.2g) of the southern region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Commios and of "Commios A Type", dating to 50-25 BC. Obverse: letter A on plain field. Reverse: horse, left with ladder mane, solar motif above and rings below. As ABC 1031
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-6DC026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern region / Belgae, 'Petersfield Wreath Face' type, dating to c.65-40 BC. Obverse: Wreath design with hidden face. Reverse: Horse right, moon-shaped rump, ladder mane, wheel above and below. As ABC 773; BMC 568-570.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-ABC5E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Honorius (AD 395-423), dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse depicting the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive. Mint of Milan: M D//COMOB. Hoxne no. 42; RIC X, p. 318, no.1206. Measurements: diameter: 21.59mm; thickness: 1.28mm and weight: 4.55g.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-30F2E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed base silver Iron Age stater of the South Western Region / Durotriges, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Cranborne Chase type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, three horizontal lines for the tail, pellet below, twelve pellets above. As ABC 2157 / 2169; BMC 2525-2546, 2691-2727.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-DCF5AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 159-160 (Reece Period 7). PACI AVG COS IIII reverse type depicting Pax standing left, holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC III, no.301. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Compare with PAS records: BERK-6F1FD8, DUR-8EE982, and DUR-3DBC08.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-6F9D6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A early medieval silver penny of Eadgar the Peaceable (AD 959-975), pre-reform early portrait type dating to AD 959-973 (North 751), moneyer: ÆLfnoth, mint: London. Ref: North 1994: p.149. The coin is incomplete with the outer edge chipped removing parts of the beaded outer circle. The flan also has a small crack running from the edge through the outer circle inscription (around the D of EADGAR).
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-77CB9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period c.AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath inscribed with VOT/X. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 202, no. 440. Measurements: diameter: 20.22mm; thickness: 1.48mm and weight: 1.77g.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: BERK-4DAA13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and deliberately cut copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reeve period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female(?) figure left. Mint of Rome.  The coin has been deliberately cut in a straight line from 3 o'clock to 7/8 o'clock when viewed from the obverse. The cut is angled, sloping diagonally from the obverse outwards to the reverse. Modification like this would likely have removed the coin from circulation as a coin and indicates a secondary (possible votive?) function.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-149F33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early medieval silver penny of Coenwulf of Mercia (796-821), portrait type (North 345; Naismith L20.4) dating to c.AD805-23, moneyer: Ceolhard ([ ]LhEA[ ]), mint: London. Ref: North 1994: 94; Naismith: pl. 3, 12-13.   The coin is incomplete, broken along irregular fractures to leave the centre of othe obverse and reverse with one part of the outer edge remaining, encompassing the rest of the bust with a little of the inscription either side. One fracture line follows the beaded border above the portrait head - a known weak point on coinage of this date - a…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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