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Record ID: LON-B759E6
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of nine Roman nummi dating from AD367-375 and two radiate coins dating from AD271-274. These coins were found dispersed in the same area.
1. A Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens, SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyons, AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). RIC volume IX,
Dimensions: diameter: 17.60mm; weight: 2.32g.
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Diademed, draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscript…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-F6C920
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman Central Gaulish Lezoux samian ware plate/bowl, possibly Form Drag 18 or Drag 31 dating to AD 135-170. The remaining sherd consists of part of the foot ring and base of the vessel. The centre of the base rises into a cone with a maker's stamp CREIRO.OFI impressed across the top of the cone at the centre of the interior of the vessel. This is the stamp of the potter Criciro v, who was working in Lezoux from AD 135-170. The foot ring is chamfered. The fragment has a pink fabric and is coated in a red slip on both the inside and outside. Similar examples are illu…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-4B5962
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic tile with Procuratorial stamp dating from AD 80-120. The fragment of tegula or brick has the impression of a stamp that when complete would have read P.PR.BR within an ansate frame, this is a type 2485.10 stamp, similar stamps are depicted in Collingwood (1993:39 xii and xvii). Only the last two letters of the stamp, 'BR' remain. The full stamp would have read P(rocuratores) PR(ovinciae) BR(itanniae). Betts (1995:207) writes "Another stamp (Die 10) must have been in use for a considerable period as certain examples show distinct signs of wear." There were 4…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
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Record ID: LON-67E4CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy as of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c. AD 72 (Reece period 4). S C in the field reverse type depicting an Eagle standing front on globe, wings outstretched, head right. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 145, no. 1202.
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
Reverse description: S C in field; an Eagle standing front on globe, wings outstretched, head right.
Dimensions: diameter: 29.91mm. weight: 9.17g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-DE647F
Object type: FLAGON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic Verulamium Region White ware (VRW) ring-neck flagon dating from the early Antonine period date AD 120-160. The fragment consists of the four rilled rim flagon neck and part of a three ribbed handle. The flagon is undecorated aside from the rim, the exterior surface has a thin white slip. The fabric is off-white with numerous inclusions throughout.
Similar flagons can be seen in Davies, Richardson and Tomber (1994:44 fig.35 No.156 -157).
Dimensions: height: 69.40mm; width of handle: 25.47mm; thickness of handle: 10.37mm; weight: 148.27g; diameter of ap…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 24th November 2019
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Record ID: LON-1CD94C
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic Lowther's Group 5 and Betts Die 13 relief-patterned flue-tile dating from AD 120-160. A similar tile is illustrated in Betts et al (1997:60 Fig.27h No.13). The front is decorated with relief-patterned rolled design in the "Diamond and lattice" group style. Betts writes "Keyed with wooden rollers applied when the clay was still damp, before they were put into the kiln to fire. This was added so the tiles could be more firmly mortared into place." The fabric is fully oxidised and red throughout. Betts et al (1997:82) write "At Winchester Palace example 13 w…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-1E176A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd fragment from a Roman Gaulish samian ware cup or small bowl dating to AD 70 - 230. The sherd has a shallow base with a beaded foot ring. No maker's stamp is present. The fragment has a pink fabric and is coated in a red slip on both the inside and outside.
Dimensions: length: 82.61mm; width: 39.51mm; height: 16.36mm; weight: 28.38g.
References: Oswald, F. and Pryce, T. Davies 1920. An introduction to the study of terra sigillata, London.
de la Bedoyere, G. 1988. Samian Ware. Shire Publications Ltd, Aylesbury.
Webster, P. 1996. Roman Samian Pottery in Britain. …
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: LON-1E182C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd fragment from a Roman Gaulish samian ware hemispherical bowl Form Dragendorff 37 by the Les Martres de Veyre potter known as 'X-2' dating to AD 100 - 120. The sherd has a beaded rim with a plain band beneath followed by a moulded decoration consisting of a band of rosette-tongued ovolo, under which is a wavy border and the top part of a figure consisting of head and arm, possibly Apollo with lyre. The fragment has a pink fabric and is coated in a red slip on both the inside and outside which is abraded with some of the slip worn away from the high points of the moulded dec…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
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Record ID: LON-1E2069
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic Verulamium Region Coarse White-slipped ware (VCWS) jar, Hadrianic to Antonine date AD120-190. The fragment consists of a handle with two ribs and part of the body of the vessel. The remaining fragment is undecorated; the exterior surface has a thin white slip and the interior is an oxidised red. The fabric is oxidised red with numerous sand inclusions throughout.
Jars with this type of handle can be seen in Davies, Richardson and Tomber (1994:57 fig.47 No.262-263).
Dimensions: length: 43.14mm; width: 47.03mm; weight: 16.25g
Davies et al (1994:59) w…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2018
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Record ID: LON-5B996D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of uncertain later 3rd century AD ruler, possibly Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5B9B24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of The House of Constantine.
Obverse: Helmeted bust right.
Obverse inscription: []
Reverse: []
Reverse inscription: []
Mintmark:
Dimensions: diameter: 14.98mm; weight: 1.11g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5B9BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece Period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type, depicting Chi-Rho between alpha and omega. Uncertain mint.
Obverse description: Draped, bare-headed bust right. .
Obverse inscription: []
Reverse description: Large Chi-Rho between alpha and omega.
Reverse inscription: [SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES]
Dimensions: diameter: 22.62mm, weight: 3.11g, die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5B9CA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and pierced Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD ruler, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Unclear reverse type, S [C] in the field. Uncertain mint. The coin has a single circular piercing at one edge of the flan.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5B9DEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-331. Reverse shows Victory standing on prow. Reece period 17. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, No. 246.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.22mm; weight: 2.22g.
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left with sceptre
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN/[TINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory left on ships prow
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5BA1A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably a contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). Possibly a [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.
Dimensions: diameter: 14.59mm; weight: 1.05g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5B9A3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Radiate of uncertain Gallic emperor dating from AD 260-274.
Obverse: Radiate bust draped and cuirassed right.
Obverse legend: []
Reverse: standing figure
Reverse legend: []
Dimensions: diameter: 16.20mm; weight: 2.02g.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LON-5E3ED8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval base sherd from a bichrome tin-glazed earthenware (delftware) vessel dating from AD 1700-1730. The sherd is possibly from a night light or bird feeder, produced at the Lambeth pothouses although no exact parallel has been found. The remaining vessel tapers towards an integral dish at the base. A hole is pierced through the body of the vessel linking the interior to the dish. The vessel has several triangular windows cut into the body. The vessel has a buff fabric and the body is decorated with foliate and bird motifs with a solid blue border to the openwork…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-6059CB
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval tagua snuff box dating from the late 18th-19th century. The box is of composite construction made from four sections of tagua nut with an iron hinge. The box is decorated with a scene depicting a pitched roof building (brick?) with a central figure of a right facing lady standing holding a book or closed fan and a left facing man siting under a tree holding a mug. The back and sides are decorated with a radiating foliate design possibly tobacco leaves with a central rosette. The side end caps are missing.
Dimensions: length: 63.92mm; width: 30.12mm; thic…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: LON-61D397
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy toy watch dating to the early 19th century. This is a Type 15 watch. This watch case has a plain back with a pelleted circumferential scrolling foliate decoration dividing the front from the back. The watch has a flat angular profile with a recessed dial, Roman hours I-XII. There is a clearly defined edge between the case and the dial to represent the difference between the outer and inner cases on a real watch. The dial is decorated with a central rosette surrounded by twelve pointed star with each point associated with an hour. There is a ring band between…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-6268F3
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy pewter spoon of trifid form, dating from the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). The spoon is decorated with a royal portrait bust of Queen Anne consisting of a crown (now missing) being held either side by amorini (a putto represented as an infant cupid) above a left facing bust. Below the bust, running down the front of the stem, is scroll or vine decoration; this stops just over half way down the stem terminating in cast initials 'T*P.', possibly the makers mark. The reverse of the handle and stem is undecorated, at the point that the stem meets the elong…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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