Record ID: SOM-6D7315
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy rotary key dating to c. AD 1150-1400. The key has a sub-circular bow with a circular central perforation. The bow measures 12.7 mm in diameter and thickens toward the shank. The shank measures 21.7 mm in length and 4.0 mm in thickness. It has a sub-rectangular section and tapers toward to a hollow recessed end. The bit measures 9.4 mm in length and 12.6 mm in width. It is very simple with two opposing notches on the upper and lower edge. The key has a dark green patina. The key is similar to Egan (1998:112) no. 294 but with more squared clefts.…
Created on: Friday 17th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-6CD936
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy strip-bow brooch dating to c. AD 25 to 70. The head and bow are formed of a single continuous strip. Foot, catchplate and pin are now missing. The head is plan and measures 14.6 mm in width. It is formed by rolling the top of the bow backward to hold an axis bar. On one side the lower part of this rolled section around the bar is now missing to an old break, leaving uncovered part of the copper alloy axis bar still in situ. A sub-rectangular slot has been cut into the reverse to accommodate a hinged pin, now missing. The bow consists of a thin st…
Created on: Friday 17th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-6B4F5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117) dating to AD 112 to 117 (Reece period 5). S.P.Q.R. OPTIMO PRINCIPI reverse type depicting Trajan's column surmounted with statue of the Emperor and two eagles at the base. Mint of Rome. RIC II Trajan no. 292.
Created on: Friday 17th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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