Record ID: LIN-FDAE32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged brooch dating to c. AD 43-120.  The brooch has tubular wings enclosing an axis bar, with a slot in the centre for the pin. Only remenants of the pin has survived inside the slot. The wings are decorated with diagonal raised bands with short transverse grooves framed with parallel linear grooves. The bow springs out from the wings, it is D-shaped in cross-section, tapering to a point. The bow is decorated with a similar motif that is rendered on the wings, with a central longitudinal ridge with short transvers…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD85F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c. AD 324-330 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a campgate with two turrets, a star above.  Obverse description: Bust right, laureate, draped Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]-TINVS AVG Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets, and a star above, with six stone layers. Reverse inscription: [PROVIDENTIAE AVG] Diameter: 19.06 mm; Weight: 2.18g; Die Axis: 1
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-FD6231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy pierced nummus. The hole has torn. Probably reused in the 5th-6th century AD. Obverse: Illegible / [...]INVS Reverse: Standing female figure / illegible inscription. Length: 17.5 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Weight: 1.42g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BC9890
Object type: DODECAHEDRON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy dodecahedron dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). Type 1b. This object was discovered during a controlled archaeological investigation by a local History and Archaeology Group and Allen Archaeology and was recovered from a pit described by the excavators as a quarry infilled with debris as a midden. Other finds include a box-flue tile fragment, grey-ware pottery, roof tile debris and animal teeth. Photographs and information were kindly provided by Lorena Hitchens who is currently undertaking a PhD on the topic…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton Disney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6C1A91
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Roman hairpin dating to c.AD 100-200.  The pin has a flattened spherical head decorated with three grooves at the apex, forming a loose trianglular motif. The shaft is decorated with two circumferiential bands immediately below the pin head, followed by a space and three further bands, the remaining tapering shaft is undecorated and appears complete. The pin is bent below the three decorative bands, almost at 90 degrees, probably as the result of plough damage. This hair pin is similar to Crummy Type 5 dating to the 2nd century AD (Cr…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wold Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6BE5EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged bow brooch dating to c.AD 43-120.  Missing its catchplate and pin due to old breaks. The wings are cylindrical in form folded to encase the separately cast copper-alloy axis bar, with a central rectangular slot through which the now missing pin would have hinged. The wings have patches of dirt, and any decoration appears to have been worn away. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards the broken pointed foot. The entire object measures 23.46 mm in length, 24…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wold Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-9C71AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392), dating to the period c. AD 388-392 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. As LRBC Vol II (p. 53), No. 389.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-9C5765
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine. VRBS ROMA reverse depicting the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. Illegible mint, struck AD330-7 (Reece Period 17). The coin appears to have been partially melted.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-9C44E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period c.AD 350-351 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting the Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and standard. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-9C36F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type, depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Unclear mint. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor area', grid reference and parish protected.