Record ID: DEV-A56EE6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy hinged strip bow brooch, probably dating to AD 25-70. The brooch survives largely complete, missing only its axis bar and pin. The head of the brooch survives to a width of 10.3mm, it consists of a rectangular sheet of copper alloy with a central slot to accomodate a hinged pin, this is rolled around underneath itself to form a cylindrical casing for an axis bar, now lost. The head tapers into the bow, which thickens into a sub-rectangualr cross section, which continues to taper into an unelaborated foot. The upper bow is delineated from …
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2019
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Record ID: DEV-2F2E12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch, group C, probably dating to AD 100-200. The surviving section of the brooch comprises of the head, upper bow and spring, the lower boch and pin both missing. The head of the brooch is sub-triangular in cross section, 10.8mm wide by 10.1mm high. From the reverse expands a central transversey perforated lug, retaining the copper alloy axis bar in situ, as well as a the sprung pin mechanism. This runs underneath the lug and wraps around the axis bar once on either side, but is broken as it curves around into the pin. The head tapers int…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-97BD76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Contantine II (AD 317-340), dating to AD 324-325. PROVIDENTIA CAESS reverse type, depicting a camp gate with two towers and a single star. London mint. RIC VII, p. 116, no. 296.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-E0FED9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler, probably of Claudius II (AD 268-270, reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type, probably AEQVITAS AVG, depicting a central figure standing left holding a cornucopia and scales. cf. Cunetio 1061, 1070-1071. Struck on an irregular flan.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
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Record ID: DEV-E07569
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of an uncertain gallic emperor, probably dating to c. AD 260-275 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type, depicting a central standing figure. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-DFE9E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to AD 367-375 (Reece period 21). GLORIA NOVI-SAECVLI reverse type, depicting the emporer standing with standard and shield. Arles mint.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-DFB366
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, possibly immitating an issue of Gallienus, dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Irregular reverse type, possibly imitating ORIENS AVG, depicting a crude figure advancing right, probably wearing a radiate crown and with left arm raised and holding a short sceptre.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-DF6CE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver washed copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270, Reece Period 13). MARS VLTOR reverse type, depicting Mars advancing right, with trophy and transverse sceptre. Rome mint. cf. Cunetio 1988-1994.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: DEV-FCF8BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type, depicting an altar inscribed VOT/IS / XX with globe/flame above. Trier mint. RIC VII, pg. 191, no. 308.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askerwell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-FA757B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA type, depciting a wolf and twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. LRBC I, no. 65. The coin is struck on a notably eliptical flan, with the remains of a white metal coating only visible on the obverse and peirced at 3 o'clock. Such reuse could be either Roman or Early Medieval in date, in the absence of any finds from the latter period the former is suggested.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-BDDDB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch, dating to c. AD 75-150. The surviving fragment comprises of the upper bow and left wing only, with the rest lost to old breaks. The head of the bow is incomplete, with the right wing lost in line with a central rectangualr slot cut into the rear of the head. The left wing survives complete, 5.7mm wide from the midpoint to its wing tip, cylindrical, 3.9mm in diameter at the tip, and decorated with two parallel moulded ridges, angled away from the bow. Although it is not visible, the lack of iron co…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-D4ECFD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman probable colchester derivative brooch, probably dating to c. AD 50-150. The surviving fragment comprises of the lower bow and partial catchplate, with the upper bow and pin missing. At its upper end the fragment terminates in a worn break, sub-oval in cross section, measuring 5.4mm wide and 3.6mm thick. This small surviving portion of the bow is cast into three parallel transverse ribs, below which point the foot flares outwards into a triangular plate, reaching 18.2mm wide at its base and flat, 1.5mm thick, in cross-section. The front of the plate is decorated wit…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2017
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Record ID: DEV-C4F5F9
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nail cleaner with a swollen blade of Eckardt and Crummy 2008, 122, probably dating to c. AD 75-250. The object consists of a flat blade, 0.8mm thick, in the form of a stylised leaf. With a transverse oval plate at its shoulders, 14.1mm thick, from the bottom of which projects a long, narrow sub-rectangular neck which bifurcates and terminates in a split end of two points, 3.9m wide. The split point is further defined by a V-shaped groove on one face. From the top of the blade expands a narrow shank, rectangular in plan and cross-section, 3.9mm wide by 2.1mm thick,…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
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Record ID: DEV-48DC65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to AD 132-134. FELICITATIA AVG COS III P P S C reverse type, depicting a galley rowed left over waves, with furled sail, steersman and rowers. RIC II, no. 706. The coin is approximately 35mm in diameter, and 3-4mm in thickness.
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2017
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Record ID: DEV-2492D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of an uncertain, probably second century, emperor, dating to c. AD 100-200. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stinsford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2472C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to AD 148-149 (Reece period 7). COS IIII S.C. reverse type, depicting Aequitas stood left, holding scales and cornucopia and with S C across fields. Mint of Rome. RIC III, pg. 133, no. 855.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stinsford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E9FD83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy hinged zoomorphic plate brooch. The brooch consists of a thick, c. 3.6mm, plate in the form of an inverted S, 45.5mm long and 28.1mm wide, decorated with enamel and possibly coral inlays. Probably dating to c. AD 1-200. The brooch is zoomorphic, with symetrical, opposed, long-necked sea creatures forming either arm of the plate. Both arms of the plate end in an open-mouthed, fish head-like terminal. These are broadly semi-circular in plan, with a right-angled gap on the inside edge creating the mouth and with the eye depicted by a relatively large circular rece…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powerstock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E80CC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Nummus of an uncertain ruler, probably an empress, dating to c. AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type, with a central standing figure, the detail of which is now wholly indistinct. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powerstock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E7973B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type, depicting the emporer standing holding standard and leaning on shield. Arles mint. RIC IX, pg. 66, No. 15.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loders CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1C518E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 343-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVGG Q NN Reverse type, depicting two victories stood facing eachother each holding a wreath, with a central D surmounted by a pellet. Minted in Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Saturday 20th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Compton CP', grid reference and parish protected.