Record ID: HAMP-D43CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early 5th-century gold solidus of Honorius (393-423 AD), VICTORIA AVGGG, struck at Ravenna, 402-406 AD (R.I.C. 1287d)
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-202055
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman gold coin; solidus of Honorius. Mint of Ravenna, c.402-6. RIC X, p. 328, no. 1287
Created on: Monday 5th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uttlesford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E31BB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Roman nummus of Honorius dating from c. AD408-423. Minted in Constantinople. LRBC II. 2233, AD408-23
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FFC975
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nummus of the House of Theodosius (388-425 AD), or later, probably struck in Rome c. 423-35 AD. The style of the Victory, the possible P on the reverse and the thick module suggest this coin post dates 410 AD. It could even be an issue of 423-35 struck for Valentinian III or Johannes Reece Period: 22
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-A8AB43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn, possibly acid cleaned nummus of Honorius/ Theodosius II, 14mm in diameter. Reverse: Gloria Romanorum Date: 408-23 Reference: cf. RIC X, plate 18, 409
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3849E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodosius II dating to the period AD 408-423 (Reece period 22) GLORIA -ROMA-NORVM reverse type depicting Two emperors standing. Uncertain mint. Reference: cf.RIC X, plate 18, 399
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2007
Last updated: Sunday 7th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BFBA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Theodoius II, 402-450. Issued 408-423. It has a diameter of 15mm and a weight of 1.50g. For reference see Roman Imperial Coinage vol X, no. 395ff.
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2009
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E91C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Honorius (395 - 423), dating to 395-402. (Reece period 22), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse bearing the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive, minted in Milan, M-D//COMOB. RIC X, p. 318, no:1206 d. Measurements: Diameter: 20.98mm, Thickness: 0.99mm, Weight: 4.45g.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-EBDD60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold contemporary copy of a gold Roman tremissis of Honorius (AD 393-423) or Theodosius II (AD 402-450), dating to the period AD 408-450 (Reece Period 22-23). Probably VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM reverse type, depicting Victory advancing to front, head left, holding wreath and cross on globe. Copying mint of Constantinople. cf RIC X 212 or 213. Richard Abdy says "Probably made in sub-Roman Gaul, they are often termed 'Pseudo-Imperial Gallic'. It is difficult to find parallels in this series as the variety comes down to individual specimens (being that loosely copied). Artefacts from this…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-9FAF22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of Theodosius II, dating to the period AD 425-435 (Reece Period 22). The reverse type depicts a cross in a wreath. RIC X, p. 275, cf. 440ff. It is 10.2mm diameter, 1.5mm thick and 0.85g. This is only the third coin of its type recorded from Britain - see SUR-13EB9C and SF-17EB49. These coins are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean, where they were struck, but are very rare in the North-Western Roman Empire.
Created on: Sunday 3rd April 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-AF81C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A cut fragment of a Visitgothic imitation of a gold Roman solidus of Valentinian III (AD 425–455), dating to c. AD 439–455 (Reece Period 22). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on globe; right foot on human-headed coiled serpent. Mint of Ravenna. Probably as RIC X, p. 454, nos. 3715–8. The annulet above the head and the extended tongues of the letter G on the reverse are indicative of a Visigothic product. Obverse inscription: […]-NIANVS [P…]. Reverse […]GGG. Mintmark [R] V…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-EE2655
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A nummus of the House of Theodosius, GLORIA ROMANORVM, 3 emperors,type dating to AD 406-408. This coin is the latest issue of a small hoard of 8 coins found north of Hadrian's Wall.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Whittington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F6F384
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT An early 5th-century gold solidus of Honorius (393-423 AD), 'VICTORIA AVGGG', struck at Ravenna, 402-406 AD (R.I.C. 1287d) found in relation with find ID HAMP-F71BD4. The coins The coins, both gold solidi, were issued by the Roman emperor Honorius (AD 393-423). One was made at the mint in his then capital Ravenna between AD 402-6, while the other was made at nearby Milan in the period AD 395-402. Catalogue has been produced by Robert Webley, Finds Liaison Officer for Hampshire. Previous finds of gold coins at Fareham The first single gold coin find was ma…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2007
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-DA6D56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Arcadius (383-408); VICTORI AAVGGG; Emperor standing right holding standard and Victory on globe; with his left foot he spurns a seated and bound captive; Ravenna, 402-406; Reece Period 22. RIC X, 1286.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-DEF360
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Gold solidus of Jovinus (411-13), RESTITVTOR REIP reverse type depiciting emperor draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; treading down a prostrate captive with left foot Mint of Triet Trier, RIC X, Trier no. 1704. Jovinus was a usurper (unofficial emperor) who reigned in Gaul from AD 411-413. The coin is in very good condition, with little or no wear, although there is a small split at the edge behind the Emperor's head.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willesborough Lees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-784AB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Honorius (395-423 AD). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type showing two emperors each with a spear and shield. Mint of Cyzicus (mintmark: SMKA), minted c. AD 408-423 AD. Reece Period 22. Coin Reference: RIC X, p. 271, no. 403. This coin type is very common in the Mediterranean, but this is the first example recorded in Britain.
Created on: Saturday 18th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenshead Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-027E2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Honorius, dating to AD 410-423 (Reece Period 22). Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC X, p. 338, no. 1357; LRBC, p. 63, no. 828.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godmanchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D9BD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Honorius or Theodosius II dating to the period AD 408-423. (Reece Period 22). Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM depicting two emperors standing holding globe between them. Uncertain mint. Cf; RIC X, p. 272, nos 407ff. Find of Note.
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 31st December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DAC220
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman siliqua of Constantine III (AD 407-11), dating to c.407-408 AD(Reece Period 22). Reverse: []I-A AAAVGGGG, Roma seated on cuirass left, holding Victory on a globe and spear, throne visible behind. Mint: Probably Mint of Lyon. RIC X, p. 349, cf. nos. 1525, 1527 & 1529. One third of the coin is missing due to old breaks.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-E42296
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Honorius (Reece period 22), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse bearing the emperor standing right, holding a standard and victory-on-globe with his foot on a fallen captive, minted in Rome, dating to 404 or 407-408. RIC X, p. 325, no. 1254.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-C0305E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Constantine III (AD 407-411), dating to the period c.AD 407-408 (Reece period 22). VICTORIA AAAVGGGG reverse type depicting the emperor standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, trampling captive to right. Mint of Lyon. As RIC X, p. 347, no. 1506. Coin has same dies as MDC Monnaies de Collection sari (1 12 2017), lot 224.
Created on: Friday 30th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-FCFC92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A gold solidus of Honorius (AD 393-423) dating to the period AD 408 to 420. CONCORDIA AVGG theta reverse, minted at Constantinople. RIC X, p. 253, no. 201. This coin has been deliberately defaced on the reverse. There is an N shaped scratch in the right hand field.
Created on: Saturday 18th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Bedford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-220DC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A nummus, possibly of Theodosius II and dating to the period AD 402 to 403. SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type. Mint of Rome. cf. LRBC, p. 62, no. 811.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-D05764
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Theodosius II dating to the period AD 404 to 406 (Period 22). CONCORDIA AVGGG reverse type depicting cross and wreath. Mint of Nicomedia. Mintmark:-/-//SMN[...] Cf RIC X, p. 250, no. 131. Obverse: [...]EODOSIVS P[F AVG]; Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Reverse: [CONCORDIA AVGGG]; Cross within wreath Diameter: 10.9mm. Weight: 0.83g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-17EB49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of Theodosius II, dating to the period AD 425-435 (Reece Period 22). The reverse type depicts a cross in a wreath. RIC X, p. 275, cf. 440ff. This is only the second coin of its type recorded from Britain - see SUR-13EB9C. These coins are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean, where they were struck, but are very rare in the North-Western Roman Empire.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-A81B05
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
8 miliarenses, 450 siliquae and 1 bronze coin to AD 408; 3 silver spoons; 6 silver and 1 gold ring; 1 gold and 2 silver necklace clasps; fragments of pottery. NC 1999, 38.
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-DB25A1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
16 solidi (Arcadius, 6; Honorius, 9 (1 plated copy); Constantine III, 1). `A total of five late Roman gold solidi and one plated imitation of a solidus were found by Mr M J Cuddeford while searching with a metal detector on a ploughed field in the parish of Good Easter, Essex, about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford. The first coin (no. 2) was discovered by Mr Cuddeford in February 1992 and Mr Cuddeford found a further 5 coins while searching on the same field in 1993. The coins were found scattered over an area some 70 metres square; no trace of a container was found. They were declar…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Good Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-DE7B95
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 404 no. 1620: "15 Nov. 1781 "Our worthy Member, Edward King Esqr. V.P. was pleased to produce for the Inspection of the Society, some very curious Roman Gold Coins, which were discovered last year in the County of Suffolk. The Account of the Discovery is simply this: As two Labourers were digging, in May last, in a Sand-Pit at Eye, they struck their Spades agst. a Case covered with Lead, lying within two Feet of the Surface of the Ground; &, upon its being broke open, they discovered therein uppwards of Six hundred Roman Aurei; the value of each of wch. is near tw…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-AB6467
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 1620A, pp.404-405: "Circumstances of discovery "A major late-Roman hoard of coins, gold jewellery and silver table utensils was found in November 1992 at Hoxne, Suffolk. The finder, Eric Lawes, located the treasure on November 16, 1992, and together with the tenant farmer of the land, Peter Whatling, immediately reported the discovery to Suffolk County Council, the landowners. This prompt action enabled a team from the Suffolk Archaeological Unit, under the direction of Judith Plouviez, to carry out a controlled emergency excavation of the remainder of the deposit on Nov…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-8611D7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 364 no. 1498A: ""The hoard of late Roman gold solidi was found on 7th October 1990 by a man using a metal detector at Butterfield Down, Amesbury [...], and the coins were declared Treasure Trove at an Inquest held on 7th December 1990. Excavation and observation at the site have revealed part of an extensive undefended Romano-British settlement. The site covers at least 6 hectares (15 acres) and geophysical techniques indicate that it may be much larger. It is laid out on a fairly organised plan with post-built fences dividing the site up into sub-rectangular units…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boscombe Down', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-29BE38
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Found by Messrs J and D Philpott with the aid of metal detectors on 25 July 2000. The main body of the pot was found at the depth of one foot nand a few coins were scattered on the surface. The findspot is a matter of yards away from the late-Roman villa of Stanchester. The pottery: a large part of the lower body of a fine Alice Holty grey ware single handled flagon was recovered with the hoard... The findspot of the hoard lies just over 500m from the site of a known Roman building, customarily idetified as a villa...' Report by Richard Abdy, J D Hill and Paul Robinson. 3 solidi (Hono…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanchester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-EC3F16
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 372 no. 1524: "[See Robertson 2000 no.1226 for Maiden Castle, 1934b] During the excavation of the Romano-Celtic Temple inside the Iron Age hill fort of Maiden Castle: "a small hoard of four gold coins of Arcadius and Honorius found with a gold ring close outside the east wall of the temple (see plan pl. XXII)." The 4 gold coins were solidi: Sol. Arcadius 2 Honorius 2 (VICTORIA AVGGG, M D R V ) COMOB COMOB (VICTORIA AVGGG, M D R V ) COMOB COMOB The gold finger ring, 3/4 in. in diam., had a large bezel, 3/4 in. by 5/8 in., flanked by ornamental pellets. The…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Castle (Temple)', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-B5E1D0
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 374 no. 1528: ""Mr. James Talbot communicated, by permission of Lord Rayleigh, two remarkable gold rings, of Roman workmanship, elaborately ornamented with filigree. They were found in March, 1824, at Terling Place, near Witham, Essex, with a large hoard of gold and silver coins. The discovery occurred under the following circumstances: some workmen were engaged in forming a new road through Colonel Strutt's Park, and, the earth being soaked by heavy rains, the cartwheels sunk up to their naves. The driver of the cart saw some white spots upon the mud adherent to the w…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Terling', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-627C8C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 403 no. 1619: "8 Nov. 1781 "as some Labourers of Philip Duberley Esqr. of Bentley in Middlesex (about a mile from the ancient Sulloniaca) were employed in cleaning a Ditch, they discovered sevl. Roman Coins, both Gold & Silver, a Bracelet, & two Rings. They lay scatter'd loosely in the Soil, without any Vestige of an Urn or Vase; tho' from the Freshness & Brilliancy of the Gold there is every reason to suppose that they were contained in some Vessel, probably an earthen one, which moulder'd instantaneously at the first Stroke of the Spade." Then came a list of the …
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bentley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-398128
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 386 no. 1565: "29 Jan. 1778 "The ingot of silver which I have now the honour to exhibit to the Society, is a most singular curiosity, and was discovered in the month of September last, on digging for the foundations of a new office for the Board of Ordnance in the Tower; where, having sunk to a great depth, and broken through foundations of ancient buildings, it was found on the natural ground, and, as it is supposed, even below the level of the present bed of the river. In the same place were found three gold coins, or aurei; one of the Emperor Honorius, and two o…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-3B0631
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
8 nummi to 408. A small hoard of 8 coins found north of Hadrian's Wall, only the latest of which has a full record. PATAR 2007, 527. Other PAS records associated with this hoard: NCL-EE2655
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-209573
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Between April 1996 and January 1998, [the finder] deposited at the Yorkshire Museum a number of late Roman coins which he discovered with the aid of a metal detector at a site located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. The coins, comprising three gold solidi and six silver siliquae (one being a contemporary counterfeit), were scattered over an area of several hundred square feet. No trace of any associated container was recovered. The earliest coin recovered is the a siliqua of Constantius II, issued c.AD 353-55. With the exception of a cliche imitation siliqua in the name of Gratian (AD…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-BA2E21
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
39 siliquae to Constantine III. The 39 siliquae were found in area of approximately 25m² and almost certainly constitute a dispersed hoard. All the siliquae have been clipped. Treasure numbers associated with this hoard: 2012 T432 Other PAS records associated with this hoard: DUR-F2C867
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stokesley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-56B91A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman gold coin, probably a contemporary copy of a solidus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78) with garbled legends. The obverse appears to be OH VALE[ ] which is probably copying D N VALE[NS or NTINIANVS P F AVG] and the reverse is [ ]ITVOR[ ] which most likely copies RESTIVTOR REI PVBLICAE or similar, with and emperor standing, holding Victory on globe and standard. The reverse depicts a beaded upright, which seems to be part of the pole of the standard. The fragment looks intentionally cut along its three non-original edges and is bent in profile, with a U-shaped…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warsash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-36418C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn Roman to Early Medieval copper-alloy coin, possibly a nummus of 5th to 6th century AD date, c.AD 425-530 (Reece Periods 22-23). The coin has some damage to the flan and evidence for corrosion, the surviving elements of the design now indistinct and lacking detail. Obverse: Unclear diademed bust right, extending to the edge of the flan; possible remains of inscription above, now illegible. Reverse: Cross potent, possibly encircled by a wreath; any inscription no longer survives Its identification is uncertain although the surviving design, diameter …
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.