Record ID: DEV-3AAA54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). ADVENTVS AV(ICIII or IIIII) reverse type depicting Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding  sceptre in left hand. Mint unclear. The exergue is almost entirely off the flan, so it is not possible to determine if the exergue is clear or marked with RSR. The reverse legend is normally ADVENTVS AVG, but the end of the legend is blundered, However, the coin is regular.  RIC V, pt 2, p. 508, cf. no.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-7B5443
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver early penny ('sceat'). Contintental series, Series D, type 2c, dating to c. AD 700-715. 'Frisian' mint. North (1994, 68) no. 168; Abramson (2006, 98) Measurements: 11 mm diameter, weight 1.12 g
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-25244B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1580 (on coin). Second issue, long cross initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 24.5 mm diameter, weight 2.85 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24F7B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dated AD 1572 (on coin). Second issue, ermine initial mark, London mint. North (1991, 134) no. 1997.  Measurements: 25 mm diameter, weight 3.00 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: DEV-24BF39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly bent post-medieval silver shilling of Philip and Mary (1554-1558) dating to 1554. Minted at London. North (1991, 128) no. 1967 Measurements: 31 mm diameter, weight 5.72 g
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: SOM-EA8003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy as or dupondius of probable 2nd-century ruler dating to the period c. AD 100 to 200 (Reece periods 7-9). Unclear reverse. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EA5770
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). AEQVIT[AS AVG] reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales in her right hand and a cornucopiae in left. Possibly Mint of London, -//(ML). Sam Moorhead has another example of this type with a London mintmark in his corpus for the new RIC for Carausius and Allectus. For an unmarked example cf. RIC V.ii, p. 526; no. 736. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E8AE5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286 to 293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding a branch up in her right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Probably Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 535, cf. 880. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E6FD0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period AD 196-197 (Reece period 10). ADVENTVI AVG FELICISSIMO reverse type depicting Severus on horseback going right, raising right hand. Minte of Rome. RIC IV..I, p.100; no.74. This coin's flan has not been trimmed to the border in places. It has also suffered some small chips.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-97F4F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy as of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, dating to the period AD 140-144 (Reece period 7). PIETAS AVG, S C reverse depicting sacrificial implements. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 174, no. 1240a (Antoninus Pius).
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-978FA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I dating to the period AD 310 to 311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, right hand raised, left hand holding up globe. Minted at Trier. RIC VI, p. 228, Trier 899.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2019
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Record ID: SOM-975F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 318 to 324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar with three stars above. Minted at London. The reverse has suffered particularly from corrosion.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: SOM-970FAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. This coin has suffered some small losses at its circumference.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: SOM-969504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: SOM-961F3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to c. 367 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon. Cf. LRBC, p. 51; no. 284
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: SOM-95EB8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-946CE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and pierced medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), probably leaf-pellet issue, AD 1445-1454, London mint, probably North 1508. This coin is very worn and has been clipped right up to the inner circle. It has also been pierced, just off centre, through the obverse, possibly for adaptation.
Created on: Monday 29th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-0764F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 137; no. 236
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07406A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 347 to 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, each holding a small wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 151; no. 183
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-07148E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar dating to the year AD 332 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138; no. 254
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.