Record ID: NCL-72FE0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 321-324 (Reece periiod 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a Globe on an altar inscribed [VOT/IS/XX], three stars above. Mint of London. Die axis 10 Weight: 1.94 g Diameter: 19.55 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-72E3E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the Emperor standing right holding standard and leaning on shield. Mint of Arles.  Weight: 2.35 g Diameter: 16.86 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-72C4C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 101-102 (Reece period 6). P M TR P COS IIII P P reverse type depcting Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 248, no. 58. Axis 7
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-729DFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, possibly a contemporary copy of Decentius (AD 351-353), dating to the period c.AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting a Chi-Rho between alpha and omega. Prototype of the mint of Trier. The slightly irregular die axis combined with a blundered reverse legend suggests this is likely a contemporary copy.  Axis 1
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-620F64
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arm from a pair Roman or Early Medieval tweezers, c. 43-700 AD.  Made from a single sheet of copper alloy, the artefact comprises a splayed triangular plate tapering upwards into an integral arm which has been broken. Very faint transverse line decoration is visible at the junction between the plate and the arm. The metal has a mid-green and brown patina and is very worn with large patches of visible corrosion. Tweezers of similar form and of Roman date are illustrated in Crummy (1983, p 58-59; fig. 63). However similar Early Medieval example…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-DF36F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (306-337 AD), from AD 310. Obverse: Right facing bust of Constantine I, laureate and cuirassed. Legend: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Reverse: Sol with chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left and raising right hand with whip and holding a globe in his left hand. Mint Mark: T/F in field and PLN below figure. Legend: SOLI INVIC TO COMITI RIC VI Londinium 121a. There is some loss of the flan resulting in some loss of legend.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-D0CD61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and corroded silver Roman denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 98-102 (Reece period 5). P M TR P COS II[II] P P reverse type, probably depicting Pax standing left holding branch and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II nos. 6, 7, 38, 56 for the possible reverse type.  The coin is very worn resulting in a significant loss of detail on both faces. The flan has some recent damage on one side which has revealed bright silver patina. Thickness: 2.49 mm Weight: 2.81 g Diameter: 16.29 mm
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-25E279
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Roman lunula pendant, c. AD 43-410. The artefact is a flat crescent or pelta shaped  pendant with bevelled edges and rounded terminals. Both faces are plain. The outer edge at the widest part of the crescent is slightly chipped, probably resulting from use or post-depositional factors. The pendant has an overall greenish patina with a wedge-shaped area of dark brown patina at the widest part of the pendant. There is one small fragment of surviving gilding. Lunulae were often gifted to girls and young women, and believed to hold amuletic significance. There …
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-F197FA
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Roman copper alloy button and loop fastener, c. AD 50-200. This example conforms to the Wild Class III type. Cast in one piece, the artefact consists of a drop shaped plate with flat reverse and central circular pellet set within a circumferential recess on the obverse. It has a pointed terminal and lenticular moulding. An integral square shaped shank extends at a 90 degree angle from the rounded terminal reverse and dog leg's at another 90 degree angle with a broken terminal. The metal has a light powdery greenish patina. Button and loop fasteners are well attested fi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-4B40BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman 'Legionary' denarius of Mark Antony (BC 42-30) dating to 32-31 BC (Reece Period 1).  The obverse is very worn but the outline of a boat can be discerned although the legend is illegible. The reverse legend is also illegible but the central image of the aquila standard and one other standard are visible.  These coins were struck by Mark Antony between 32-31 BC in travelling mints for use by his fleets in the lead up to the Battle of Actium. Similar examples on the PAS database include: YORYM-456CA5, BH-3B42E9, WMID-F2D9BB.  Dimensi…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: NCL-497BD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper alloy Roman coin, a radiate, nummus or contemporary forgery of these coins from a an unidentified emperor, dating from c. AD 260 - 402.  A faint bust is visible on the obverse, which appears to be laureated. The inscription on etiher face cannot be read. THe flan is uneven, possibly through wear or clipping.  Dimensions -  diameter: 21.82mm; thickness: 1.39mm; weight: 2.26g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: NCL-5683C3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy and enamel terret ring from the Late Iron Age/early Roman period, c. BC 100-AD 100. The artefact consists of a fragment of the copper alloy terret ring, broken at both ends and tapering from the base to the sides of the ring. The thinnest end is broken and the exposed face is highly abraded. A circular boss with red and white enamel inlay projects from the terret ring. At its widest end is an integral curved collar with a projecting fragment with a rectangular profile extending from it.  Terret rings were used to guide reins on horse harnesses and…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: NCL-015171
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy sestertius of Commodus dated to AD 181. Obverse features the laureate bust of Commodus. The bust is severely worn, but it is possible to identify some of the hair curls and the tassle at the back of the laureate. Reverse features the worn figure of a left facing Annona holding ears of corn in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left hand. The coin has an uneven flan suggesting it has been clipped and on both faces the legends have worn away.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: NCL-8DAF33
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
Near complete copper alloy miniature votive axe of Roman date (c. 43-410 AD). The artefact has been integrally cast, with a broadly trapezoidal axehead. The haft extends at right angles from the axehead, and the butt extends beyond. One face is decorated and the other has a singular horizontal groove extending through the butt to the tip of the axehead. All terminals have been chipped and have suffered from corrosion. The artefact has a brownish green patina. Miniature Roman axes of this type were either carried as good luck charms or used as votive offerings in religious practic…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-0A60A4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy conical bell, of probable Roman date, AD 43 - 410, possibly later. It is conical and has a broken loop at the apex.There is a circumferential raised rib a few millimetres from the rim, mosy of which is missing due to damage to the rim. The clapper is missing. Parts of the lower edge are missing. Height: 28.65 mm Width: 29.39 mm Thickness: 1.79 mm Weight: 12.1 g
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: NCL-07DAC9
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
Complete Roman copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating from AD 50-200. It has a bevelled openwork petal shaped head (internal diameter: 11.74mm), concave on the obverse and convex on the reverse. A central ridge on the exposed portion of the head mirrors the hook of the loop which projects 90 degrees from the head extending to a sub-triangular openwork attachment loop (internal length: 6.79mm). Similar examples on the PAS include: PUBLIC-217476; SWYOR-B46AA8; HESH-175CA7; LVPL-C6CB5A
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-F96F0E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, Mackreth 1.a1b. The trumpet moulding, central knop and upper bow are in good condition, and the lower bow is broken at its terminal end. The axis is broken on the left side and part of the hinge pin survives. This resembles a simpler form of  Mackreth 1.a1b (image 5021, plate 78 page 81) which is dated to post-Antonine (after c. 142AD).
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulgham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-F90405
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy handle from a probable Roman knife or key, c. 43-410AD. Consisting of a copper-alloy tube with oval-shaped central hole (diameter: 6.61mm) and 5 irregularly faceted external edges. The terminal end is solid, flat and slopes downwards to a curved end. The handle is decorated with three irregular, longitudinal, curving lines of dots and a circular perforation near the terminal end might contains white lead and might represent an eye for a zoomorphic knife handle design. It has a dark brown/green patina with some abrasion and corrosion on the facet edges. A split in …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulgham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-F692A0
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy toilet spoon or ligula, possibly a Roman ear scoop. The shaft is irregularly shaped, flat on one side and concave on the other (thickness: 2.39mm; length: 64.09mm). It has a 90 degree angle, which might be related to its function or caused by post-depositional effects.The shaft tapers into an integral flat pointed terminal, which may have functioned as the scoop (length: 18.60mm; thickness: 3.35; width: 7.16mm). This artefact is similar to other Roman ear scoops/ligula, for example HAMP-D0C664 or NCL-702132.  The artefact has a light green patina and sur…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bellamour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-F416B6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete probable copper-alloy bead of possible Roman date, c. 43-410 AD. Broadly cylindrical in shape with two symmetrical narrowed waists creating three distinct segments. The terminal segments have flattened edges with identical narrow circumferential incisions. The artefact has a longitudinal cast line with a central projecting sprue. The sprue has not been broken at its terminal, suggesting that this artefact is not a broken segment from a larger artefact like a brooch and the sprue is likely a manufacturing abnormality. The central hole has an oval profile (internal diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulgham', grid reference and parish protected.