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Record ID: WILT-DAF23B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing facing with whip and globe. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D8F6A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate possibly of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, depicting figure facing right holding possible spear in right hand and possible palm in left hand. Mint unclear. Reverse slightly mis-struck.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-9AEB17
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 100-300) copper alloy finger-ring of Daubney's Group 7 (Miscellaneous) decoration. part of the hoop is missing. In shape the bezel is oval. It is decorated with an oval field, at the centre of which is a smaller oval (of copper alloy) with two (copper alloy) transverse lines running across it. This divides the central oval into the three lateral fields. No enamel survives. A very similar finger-ring on this database, SOMDOR490 from Somerset, has the two outer fields of the central oval in blue enamel while the rest are in red. Also cf. NLM-AC4975,…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-252732
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Victory advancing left holding a wreath, Mint of Arles (probably).
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-2536E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 348-358 (Reece period 18) probably a fallen horseman copy. Mint: uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-95C415
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy circular disc brooch dating to the second century AD 200-350. The brooch has been cast in a circular flat disc form with a "bulls eye" design created by three raised annular circular ridges between which enamel has been added. The brooch is rectangular in cross section. Traces of the enamel remain with a turquoise blue enamel filling the outer ring, a reddish brown enamel in the sencond ring and blue enamel in the centre. The reverse is plain and the sprung pin is still attached although it is bent and now points twards 8 oclock  i…
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94638F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-94F1A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II (AD 317-361), dating to AD 353-355 (Reece period 18). VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath reverse type. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, no. 207.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-E5ABE1
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Roman votive axehead. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan. In profile, it is wedge-shaped, with the 'cutting end' being 0.80mm thick at the edge. The opposite (handle) end has a thickness of 3.56mm at the edge and is truncated by a flat, sub-rectangular face featuring an oval depression at its centre. The thicker end also has a transverse circular perforation all the way through, which sits near the top edge rather than centrally. The whole surface is covered by a shiny, compact dark green-grey patina, but features shallow scratches throughout. …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E4ADE6
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent fragment of a Roman copper alloy bracelet or armlet, 4mm wide with a flat cross section. The exterior is divided into panels by deeply incised transverse lines, each panel with an oblique line running across it diagonally with a pair of offset notches, one to each side. The angle of the diagonals alternates creating a zig-zag effect. The bracelet appears to have been intentionally cut to respect the edges of the panels at either end and has been bent around, possibly for re-use as a finger ring. There are traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E43F44
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman finger ring, comprising a raised oval bezel, 8.2mm long and 3.3mm high, with a deep setting for a now lost stone or intaglio. The bezel rises from the line of the hoop which has a flat cross section and triangular shoulders which are waisted at the junction to the bezel and which taper into the hoop. The shoulders are decorated with transverse ridges. Cf. Guiraud's (1989) Type 3 (later 2nd to later 3rd century AD) or Henig's (2007, 13) Type VIII (3rd century AD).
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E41FBE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, dating to c. 75-175 AD. The wings are cylindrical, open on the underside and have angled end-caps which are drilled to take the spindle on which the spring and pin is mounted. The front of the brooch has a small projecting lug for the spring chord. The bow has a flat cross section and is angled at 90° to the head. The apex of the bow has three square recessed cells retaining traces of red enamel, set within a moulded rectangular panel. Behind this is a small ridged collar to the lower part of…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-E941D8
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman copper alloy openwork key handle, probably dating to c. AD 43-410. The handle is cast into a three-dimensional representation of two confronted dolphins, their back bowed and tails intertwining; curving back around so that their lobed terminals touch the dolphin's back. Between their jaws the dolphins support a fluted vessel, probably a krater, which contains a sub-circular socket filled with iron corrosion; potentially the stem of a key. Dimensions: Length 39.4mm; width 32.8mm; thickness 11.0mm; weight 30.16g. Composite Roman keys with elaborate copper-allo…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8A3A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 80-200. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced semi circular lugs on the reverse to accommodate an axis bar. Between both pierced lugs sits an intact copper alloy spring of four coils with a semi-circular loop set behind the spring, hanging toward the foot. The coils are covered in iron corrosion suggesting the axis bar may be iron. One coil extends into an incomplete circular-sectioned pin which tapers towards a worn break near the catchp…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-EDC54C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Initial T-shaped brooch, of Colchester derivative hinged pin type (Hull T125; Mackreth (2011) CD H) dating to the late 1st to early 2nd century AD. The wings are cylindrical with incised lines around the tips and contain an axis spindle retaining the pin (27mm in length). The bow is convex, with a moulded spine decorated with incised oblique lines, and has ridged margins. It tapers back to a bend and break. The foot and catchplate are missing. The surface has traces of tinning.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-747A9B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy bead of suggested Roman date c. AD43-410.  The bead is circular in plan and has a median raised rib running around the circumference. The edges of the perforation are worn and damaged, with some areas of deep radial striations, possible cut by the string/thread the beads were suspended on. The surface has a glossy mid brown surface. Measurements: outer diameter: 11.29mm; internal diameter: 4.30mm; thickness: 6.28mm and weight: 1.54g.  Beads are very difficult to date without context, but compare: SF-D0599D and HAMP-24CAB3; …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-65BD15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6598C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D2FDE4
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy, model of a cross-pene hammer head and a short section of integral handle, dating to c AD 300 - 410. The head is a long, thin sub rectangular shape, broadly oval in cross section, with widened central area where the handle has been fashioned as if through a central eye in the hammer head, extending at the top as a rounded knop. One end of the head is a flattened rectangular shape, the striking face; the other narrows to a rounded chisel shape. The arms either side of the centre are chamferred. The handle is circular in cross section and narrows below…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-5F9AFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver radiate of Postumus dating to AD 260-269 (Reece period 13).  The coin may possibly have been silvered.  Probably HERC DEVSONIENSI reverse type depicting Hercules standing facing and looking right, holding a palm branch and resting hand on a club.  Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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