Record ID: ESS-1C3CAB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bell of Roman date (c.43-410). Description: The object is conical on profile with a lozenge-shaped loop at its apex. The base is mishapen but it was likely orginally circular or oval. The body of the bell is openwork with sub-triangular appertures encircling the lower and upper halves, alternating in the direction they point. The loop has a circular drilled hole. There is iron corrosion on the inside of the bell beneath the loop. The bell has patchy red and pale green patina. Measurements: height: 29.8mm; width: 27.7mm; thickness: 11.8mm; weight: 7.28g
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-1C27B7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bell of Roman date (c.43-410). Description: The object is conical on profile with a round loop at its apex. The base is slightly mishapen but it was likely orginally circular or oval. The body of the bell has sub-triangular appertures encircling the midpoint and a single circular hole above. The loop has a circular drilled hole. The bell has  a medium green patina. Measurements: height: 30.5mm; width: 14mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 6.8g
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-562D08
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus, probably a contemporary copy of Helena, dating to the period AD 337-340. Reverse type PAX PVBLICA. Reece period 17. Unclear mint. Obverse: Bust right, resembling Constantine. Legend missing from right side, illegible on left. Reverse: Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre and branch. [...]XV
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-16DCEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD364-67 (Reece Period 19). Gloria Romanorum reverse type. Minted in Constantinople. As RIC IX, p214, 16. Obverse: Diadem bust right; DNVAL[...] Reverse: Emperor dragging captive; GLORIA RO[MANORVM]
Created on: Friday 14th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-160BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD332 (Reece Period 17). Constantinopolis obverse type. Minted in Lyon. As RIC VII, p138, 256. Obverse: Helmeted bust left; CONST[ANTINOPOLIS] Reverse: Victory standing left on prow holding sceptre and shield
Created on: Friday 14th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3F7EB0
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The weight is biconical in shape though the prominance on one face is slightly damaged and flattened. The patina is dark grey with a rough surface. The item weights 120.3g, has a central diameter of 34.9mm, and a height of 24.3mm There is iron staining at both points which suggest the inclusion of an iron rod for attachment. Lead weights can be difficult to date as their function did not change over many centuries, based on the form and the inclusion of an iron suspension loop it is suggested steelyard weights …
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: ESS-2D7755
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a possible Roman finger ring. The fragment would have been soldered to the main part of the ring and contained a stone or intaglio. The fragment is oval in shape and has recesses both sides. The fragment is 13mm long, 10.7mm wide, 3.4mm thick and weighs 1.4g. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: ESS-E46C00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating AD 330-335. Reece period 17. Obverse shows bust in profile, facing right. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse, two standards flanked by two soldiers. Mint unknown as the coin is very worn. The coin weighs 1.04 grams, 14.90 mm diameter
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E4365D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy as of Gordian III AD 238-244. Reece period 12. Obverse shows bust of Gordian facing right, inscription reads IMP GO[RDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG]. Reverse shows Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor, inscription reads [LAE]TITIA[ AVG N]. Minted in Rome. RIC 300. The coin weighs 6.19 grams, 24.48 mm diameter
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E3E251
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD317-326), probably dating AD 319. Reece period 16. Obverse shows the bust of Crispus facing right, most of the inscription has worn away but what remains, reads CRIS[PVS ---]. The reverse shows two winged victories holding a shield over an altar with a large cross in the centre. The inscription reads [VICTORIAE LAETAE ]PRINC PERP. Probably minted in Siscia, RIC VII no. 62. The coin weighs 3.40 grams, 16.76mm diameter
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E20622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cooper alloy radiate of Carausius, AD286-293. Reece period 14. Obverse shows the radiate bust of Carausius facing right. The reverse is probably [PAX] AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint unclear, possibly a mintmark in exergue. RIC V, pt 2, p. 535, cf 879ff. The coin weighs 2.75 grams, 22.12 mm diameter. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E1A004
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine, AD330-348. Reece period 17. Obverse shows an emperor, most likely Constantine II, facing right. Reverse shows two standards flanked by two soldiers. The coin is similar to one published in Moorhead (2013, 178, fig. 14) although the obverse differs slightly. The coin weighs 2.28 grams, 16.03mm diameter. Reference: Moorhead, 2013, 'A History of Roman coinage in Britain' Greenlight Publishing. Essex
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E06991
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine, possibly Constantine I, AD 317-330. Reece period 16. Obverse shows the bust of an emperor facing right. Reverse shows a campgate with two turrets and star on top. The coin is very worn but the inscription would have read [PROVIDENTIAE AVGG]. The coin is 1.27 grams, 15.10 mm diameter.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-249BF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus, dating AD330-348. Reece period 17. Obverse shows bust of a figure facing left, wearing a helmet, staff behind. The reverse is worn but shows a winged victory on a prow of a ship. Inscriptions on both sides are too worn to read. Minted in London. The coin is 1.92 grams, 17.33 mm diameter
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-D3F635
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Licinius (AD 308-324), dating AD 316. Reece period 15. Struck at Trier. Obverse shows bust of Licinius facing right. reads IMP LICINIVS PF AVG. Reverse shows Genius facing left, holding a patera and cornucopia. The inscription reads GENIO POP ROM. In the field are two letters either side of Genius T to the left and F to the right. Minted in Trier. RIC VII 120. The coin is 4.07 grams, 15.54 mm diameter Reference: Moorhead, S. 2013. 'A History of Roman Coinage in Britain'. Greenlight Publishing. Witham
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-D379A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine, dating AD330-348. Reece period 17. Obverse shows a helmeted bust facing left. The reverse depicts a winged victory standing left. Inscriptions on both sides are very worn and impossible to read. This is a commemorative coin. Mint unknown. The coin is 1.59 grams, 16.44 mm diameter
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-D2F9FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Claudius II, AD 268-270. Reece Period 13. Obverse shows the bust of Claudius II facing right and wearing a radiate crown. Inscription reads IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. Reverse shows Spes (Hope) holding a flower in her outstretched right hand and her skirt in her left hand. Inscription reads SPES PVBLICA. Mint unknown. RIC 102. The coin is 2.88 grams, 19.98 mm diameter
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-D17501
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II, dating AD 328. Reece period 16. Obverse shows bust of Constantine facing left with inscription reading CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Reverse shows a gateway with four turrets on top and a star above. Inscription reads VIRTVS CAESS. Minted in Arles. RIC VII 322. The coin is 3.14 grams, 19.24 mm diameter
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-BB2271
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus from the reign of Constantine II (AD337-361). Reece period 17. Obverse shows the bust of Constantine II facing right. Reverse is worn but shows a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. No inscription survives but the reverse would have read FEL TEMP REPARATIO. A similar coin is found in Moorhead (2013, p.193, fig. 47). The object is 1.04 grams, 9.18mm diameter Reference: Moorhead, S. 2013. A History of Roman Coinage in Britain. Witham: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-E873D5
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy nail dating to the Roman period (43 - 400 AD). The nail has a solid plano-convex head and a tapering shank with a sub rectangular cross section. The nail measures 38mm in length. The nail possibly came from a piece of furniture and similar nails were excavated in Colchester, as illustrated by Crummy (1983: 115) Fig. 116.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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