Record ID: LVPL-C15788
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a standing figure left with vertical sceptre?
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-31143E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and silvered trumpet brooch of Roman date. The brooch has a typical oval or 'trumpet' shaped head. The bow tapers in width towards the small oval foot. In the centre of the bow is an oval waist moulding of outward-bowing diamond shapes. Above and below the waist moulding is a double transverse collar. On the head of the brooch are two elongated oval mouldings with a groove in the centre. The leg of the brooch is decorated with a central vertical groove. At the rear of the brooch the spring is formed with a central axis bar passing through a pierced lug …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FDBF6E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, see Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, CD PH 4. a-b. The head of the brooch arched curving downwards and tapering towards the rounded foot. The wings of the brooch are tubular and capped at each end. The object is a sprung example with the spring coiling round nine times on the axis bar before extending in the center to form the incomplete pin. The pin terminates with a recent break. At the top of the head is a rearward hook which would have secured the spring in place. Either side of the rearward hook is a …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EAC81A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable sestertius of Roman date, AD 50-260. Reverse: worn. Obverse: []; worn bust right. Dimensions: 33mm in diameter, 17.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E70B4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lunate or crescentic harness or apron pendant dating to the early Roman period. The pendant has an incomplete suspension loop set perpendicular to the main feature. The main body of the pendant is crescentic in plan with each tapering end terminating with an ancient break. The reverse inner edge is chamfered. There is no visible decoration on the outer face although light scratches on the right hand (while viewed facing) 'shoulder' may be deliberate. On the internal edge of the object in line with the incomplete suspension loop is a circular perforation. The…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Munch Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-59B0EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus, (AD161-180) minted in Rome, AD172-173. Reverse: [RELIG AVG, IMP VI COS III], S C; Mercury standing in tetra style temple. Reece period 8. RIC: vol III, p.299 no. 1075. This coin might celebrate the 'rain miracle' during the campaign against the 'Quadi' on the Danube frontier, (peers. comm. Sam Moorhead).
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-700B57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to medieval date. The object is circular in plan with curved sides and flattened faces.The object has a large central circular perforation which measures 9mm in diameter. Each face is worn with a light white patina and is undecorated. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500. Dimensions: 24mm in diameter, 3mm thick, 10.9g.
Created on: Friday 19th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-65BC94
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman mount. Treasure case: 2016 T35 Silver horse-harness pendant, originally probably teardrop-shaped by now broken through the middle so missing its terminal. The pendant is composed of sheet silver that narrows to a strip of metal to form the hoop, folded over the back and riveted. Although the circular rivet survives, the hoop itself is broken through and missing. The surviving pendant is decorated with lines of punched dots that radiate out from the rivet and a central straight line. In addition there are triangles of punched dots on each shoulder. Discussion: such…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A087D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of possible Roman date. The object is irregular in plan and may be in the form of an animal such as a dolphin or a dragon. The object has a curved and pointed 'head' from the top of which is a triangular projection. Behind the 'head' is a circular hole measuring 4mm in diameter for attachment. The object has a triangular arch at the back and curves round where it terminates in a possible tail. The 'tail' is encrusted with a brown corrosion, probably iron, and what appears to be the remains of an iron rivet attached. The surface of the object is …
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leighton and Eaton Constantine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-397C42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate or nummus, ruler unknown. Worn. AD 260-402.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-396F85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, ruler unknown. Worn. AD 260-402.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-394A88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-37), dating to AD 319-20 (Reece Period 16), VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or similar), two Victories standing, holding wreath inscribed VOT / P R, altar between them. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-392DCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, (AD 307-337). Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victories standing, holding wreath inscribed VOT / P R, altar between them. Reece period 16. AD 318-320.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-388026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, (AD 307-337). Reverse: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS; Globe on altar, inscribed VOT/IS XX; above three stars. Reece period 16. AD 321-323.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-37BB14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317 - 337), dating to AD 324-5 (Reece Period 16), PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, camp gate with two turrets and star above. Mint of London, - // PLON. RIC VII, p. 116, no. 296.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-376BA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Reverse: VIRTVS [EXERCIT]; two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT / X Reece period 16. In exergue: [---] AD 320-321.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE51E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denari of Faustina Junior, minted under Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; draped bust right. Reverse: [HILA]RITAS; Hilaritas standing left holding long palm and cornucopiae. Rome AD161-175. RIC. 686.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-883C54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy umbonate brooch dating to the Roman period. It is circular in plan and in profile the brooch is D shaped, with a pronounced angular conical central boss which is surmounted by an abraded copper alloy nipple or knop.. The object is a hinged and enamelled example. The edges have broken away leaving an incomplete lug at the top and bottom of the object. The incomplete lug at the top may have been perforated to act as a chain loop. The central boss is enclosed by a recessed circlet which separates it from the outer ring of decoration. Within the inner ring the boss i…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruyton XI Towns', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-7569B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denari of Faustina II, issued during the reign of Antoninus (AD 145-161). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG PII FIL; draped bust right. Reverse: CONCORDIA; Concordia standing front, head right, holding her skirt in her right hand, and corncopiae in her left. BMC 4 (Antoninus), 1078/9.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2012
Last updated: Saturday 13th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Stretton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F80CE3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy disc brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is oval in plan with a central setting, probably for a glass or semi-precious stone which is now missing. It consists of a two sheets of copper alloy which have been pressed together. The circumference is decorated with gilded raised pellets. In the centre of the object is a raised rim. Surrounding the rim is a beaded border. In the centre of the setting is a small circular depression. On the rear of the object the pin and catchplate are missing although a scar remains. One side of the object has been heavily damag…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.