Record ID: IOW-EF51AD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative 'initial' T-shaped, Dorset type bow brooch (AD 50-150). The pin is missing and the chain/head loop is largely missing. The tubular wings taper slightly towards their ends. However, the top of the wings are flat. At the rear of the wings a slot to accommodate a pin loop is off-centre. Close to the bow the wings have a diameter of about 4.4mm. Each outer end has a small portion missing and is abraded. The wings enclose the remains of an axis bar but the type of metal it is made from is uncertain. At the head of the brooch ther…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: LIN-EE6223
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead steelyard weight with partial iron suspension loop dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43 - AD 410). The weight is biconical with a central perforation through which the square-sectioned suspension loop remains. The upper half is longer than the bottom giving the object a kite shape in cross-section. The weight is patinated a dull grey-white typical of patinated lead. The overall dimensions are as follows: 33.44mm in length, 32.85mm in diameter and 94.7g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2018
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Record ID: BH-EDDA9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standard. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 214, no. 520.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-ED215C
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy and iron linch pin of Late Iron Age - Early Roman date (c.100BC-100 AD). The object comprises the terminal and part of the Iron shank of the linch pin. The terminal is a crescent of copper alloy that has transverse ridges. Projecting from the middle of the crescent is the tie loop. This has a straight projection on the bottom and a scrolled loop that attaches to the arch of the crescent. Behind the loop, on the arch apex of the crescent, there is a flat rectangular section. The loop projects at a right angle from the iron pin that emerges from the underside o…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-EC297D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Maximian I as Senior Augustus (AD 285 - 310), dating to AD 307 (Reece Period 15). GENIO-POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius with modius on head standing left holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of London. As RIC VI, p. 129, no. 85; Cloke and Toone, 2015: p.136, no. 5.01.003.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbourne Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB911E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine probably dating to the period AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). Unclear reverse type but possibly a FEL TEMP REPARATIO type depicting soldier spearing a fallen horseman.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: BH-EB74B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: NMS-EB5046
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Saxon to Late Saxon copper alloy ansate brooch, cast sub rectangular-sectioned with moulded counter-relief decoration comprising a voided cross paty between four pellets on the flattened centre of the bow and forming both terminals. Both ends of the bow comprise an angled rectangular panel with engraved bordering groove and three pecked dots. Catch-plate and twin pierced lugs containing corroded remains of iron axis bar and pin on reverse. Length 63mm. Width 17mm. 4mm thick. Weighs 18.04g. Of Hubener 1972 Gruppe 10 (Abb.19, n.4), Thorle 2001 Gruppe VIII (Tafel 38, nos.9-19).…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: BH-EB422D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch dating to the late first century AD. The head of the brooch comprises a pair of rectangular wings which are semi-circular in section. They are decorated with vertical panels of ribs and grooves, with the ribs being knurled. There is a small knop at the top of the bow, all that remains of a chord hook. The spring and pin are missing. The bow is arched and D-shaped in section, with the characteristic hump of a Dolphin brooch. It tapers slightly to a rounded foot. The catchplate is damaged but is triangular in shape and is decorated …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Saturday 24th March 2018
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Record ID: BH-EA59DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Julia Domna dating to the period AD 196 to 211. (Reece period 10). CERERI FRVGIF reverse type depicting Ceres seated left holding corn ears and vertical torch. As Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV, Pt I, p. 166, no. 546.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-EA2B0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 118 to 124 (Reece period 6). P M TR P COS III reverse type depicting Minerva right with spear and shield. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p.349, no. 69c
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
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Record ID: BH-E9DEF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 134 to 138 (Reece period 6). MONETA AVG reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 369, no. 256.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st March 2018
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Record ID: BH-E983FA
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy badge dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth century AD. The badge is flat and circular in plan. The upper surface is decorated with a range of integrally-cast ribbed decoration comprising two concentric circles. This creates two ring-shaped cells and a central circular cell. Each ring-shaped cell contains evenly-spaced circular knops whilst the central circular cell contains a cross-shaped rib with a knop at the end of each arm and at its centre. On the underside of the badge there is a rectangular-section lug which has been bent over to form a hook and a further two sma…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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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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