Record ID: WMID-94B632
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is biconical in shape. A central circular recess is present in the base of the weight (internal diameter is 14.6 mm). The remains of the copper alloy suspension loop are present at the top of the weight. It measures 38.7 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 43.9 mm. The copper alloy loop is 2.5 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 203.7 g (7.19 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been foun…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-7691D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The setting measures 9.26mm long , 7.66mm wide, and 1.12mm deep. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown, almost black colour,…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B3A063
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 69 A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 - AD 378), of uncertain mint but minted between 364 and 378 AD. Diameter: 18.01mm Thickness: 1.60mm Weight: 2.4 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Sunday 24th April 2011
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Record ID: WMID-182C81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Maximian I (AD 286 to AD 310), dating to c. AD 307. GENIO POP(VLI) ROM(ANI) reverse type, depicting Genius standing left with modius on head (Reece Period 15). Mint uncertain. Diameter: 25.38 mm Thickness: 1.90 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7B21C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy sestertius of Postumus (AD 260 to AD 269), dating to the period AD 260 to AD 269 (Reece Period 13). VICTORIA(or VICTORIAE) AVG, two Victories attaching a shield to a palm tree between two captives. Gaul, Principal Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p 351, no. 166. Finder has treated coin with an oil type substance. Diameter: 32.6 mm Thickness: 4.4 mm Weight: 19.5 g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-90B5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81 to AD 96), dating to the period AD 80 (Reece Period 4). PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting a helmet on an altar. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 17.4 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9116C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 138), probably dating to the period AD 119 to AD 122. Probably P M TR P COS III reverse type depicting Roma, helmeted seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and spear. Probably Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC II, p. 439, no. 77. Length: 14.9 mm Width: 8.1 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-F45094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 to AD 337), dating to the period AD 321 to AD 323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.1 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F49985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-80), dating to AD 179-80 (Reece Period 8), VIRTVS AVG IMP X COS III P P, Virtus seated right. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 313, no. 1249. Diameter: 29.1 mm Thickness: 4.3 mm Weight: 16.5 g
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CEB336
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy probable as or dupondius of an uncertain Antonine emperor with bearded portrait (c. AD 138-92). Reverse type uncertain but probably a female figure standing left. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 24.4 mm Thickness: 4.4 mm Weight: 9.8 g
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7E3148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn probable radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but of 3rd to 4th Century AD dating. Mint uncertain. Reverse type uncertain but two legs belonging to a standing figure are visible.  Diameter: 22.0 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.1 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-AD415C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 to AD 180), dating to AD 179. TRP P IIII IMP III COS II P P reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. The obverse depicts a bust of Commodus, laureate, draped right. Mint of Rome. C.f. RIC III, Marcus Aurelius 661. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6B055
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy plate brooch with enamelled decoration, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 200). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the majority of the plate and part of the hinge. The pin, and rest of the plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate is lozenge shaped (diamond) and has been decorated with two upward steps, terminating at the top in an enamelled cell. The middle step has been decorated with a series of transverse grooves, resulting in a rouletted style of decoration. The central cell, which has vertical walls, contains the…
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-91E7C0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Polden Hill type, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 85% of the brooch is present. The catch plate and pin are incomplete. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. Decoration is present on the wings as a single ridge on the outside edge. The bow has been decorated with a central vertical groove, flanked by a double vertical ridge. Ridges are present at the junction between the wings and the bow. The bow gradually tapers down to the rounded foot. The spring is mostly intact,…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th April 2016
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Record ID: WMID-2E4DD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy symmetrical continental plate brooch, of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and plate. The foot is missing. The head of the brooch has a zoomorphic or acorn terminal, behind this are the axis bar pin lugs for a hinged pin. The plate is cross shaped, with a central square panel. This panel has a raised flat circular boss (diameter 6.8 mm), which originally contained enamel, probably red. Ring and dot stamps are present in each corner of the square. Above and below the square panel are three rid…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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