Record ID: NMGW-E1B593
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary copper alloy and iron probable dagger of uncertain date, potentially Iron Age. The only parts of the dagger remaining are the basal 4.8cm of iron blade and short section of the tang fitted into a copper alloy guard. The blade is forged iron and is heavily corroded and missing much of its original, unknown length. A rectangular sectioned core of less corroded iron can be seen. The copper alloy guard consists of a small faceted collar with a rounded, flattened octagonal cross section and a moulded lip around its top edge. Two small symmetrical quillons project laterally fro…
Created on: Monday 8th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-AE8DAD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy terminal of uncertain date, possibly Roman The cast terminal is of faceted oval, onion-shaped form (with a length of 20.8mm, a diameter of 8.8mm – 12.3mm and a weight of 6.5g). There is a knop at the apex and a double-collar moulding at the base. Beneath the collar was an integral attachment pin, probably of rectangular section broken at the base. There is no surviving applied decoration on the terminal. The surface is corroded and pitted, largely stripped to red-brown metal with areas of pale green corrosion.  The missing component part that the terminal wa…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-845F52
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, probably a ring handle of indeterminate age. The ring is solid cast, oval in plan (68.9mm x 62.0mm) and teardrop-shaped in section with a rounder interna edge and a more pronounced external edge (ring width c.7.7mm wide x 4.2mm thick). The ring lacks any diagnostic features to estimate precise function or relative date. The metal has a brownish-green smooth patina with large areas of rough mid- to light-green corrosion and weighs 28.39g.  
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C87F84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date, use, and completeness. The object consists of a spike, square in cross section and tapering to a point, it is 65.5mm long.  The top of the object measures 8.51mm by 8.54mm, it is broadly flat but somewhat uneven, possibly suggestive of a break.   The object is a mid-brown colour with areas of uneven green corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-49AB5D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified cast copper alloy object, likely a buckle of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex in section, with a flat reverse and convex obverse. The object terminates in a break at both ends, one across what is likely the 10.4mm wide centre of the buckle frame, the object curves from this point to the other break at the side of the frame. The obverse face is decorated with an incised groove running parallel to the outer edge. The object has a smooth dark green patina covered with speckled brown and green pitting and concretions. The object is relatively undia…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobion fawr community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-2504E9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy object, probably a fitting, of uncertain date. The object is half of a curved or circular fitting and is sub-triangular in section with a surviving overall length of 43.9mm. The surviving terminal is rounded and decorated with a small circular moulding (max thickness 5.0mm) and a small integrally cast knop/spike projecting outwards from the side. The object has an old break at the apex of the curve. The surviving original surface suggests the shallow central ridge was decorated with small notches. The reverse is flat and undecorated. XRF results show t…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-24FBF9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy ring, possibly from a harness, of uncertain date. The ring is missing over half of the hoop in old damage with surviving measurements 25.5mm long x 7.2mm max diameter. The ring is roughly D-shaped/sub-triangular in section with a shallow central ridge along the outer surface and small angular wear facets visible at the breaks. There is no visible evidence for surface decoration. It is difficult to determine function with so little remaining, but it may be a fragment of a harness ring. The metal has a smooth dark green mottled patina and weighs 6.51g. XR…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E99293
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and worn Roman sestertius, probably issued by Marcus Aurelius AD 161 - 180; minted at Rome. Reverse, providentiae standing left.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-EA2254
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Corroded and worn, Roman Empire, Galba (AD68-9) or Vespasian (AD69-79), Sestertius, Rome. Obverse unclear; reverse: ROMA S C; Roma Standing.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-EB2C74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, AD 307-308 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 218, no. 776.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerwent area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-3F62F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). INVICTVS reverse type, depicting Sol running left, right hand raised, holding whip in left hand. Gallic Mint I. Elmer 683, Cunetio 2545
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6B0845
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Marcus Aurelius AD161-80 Sestertius, Rome. Rev: Liberalitas, worn, ...]IMP VII[.... - Liberalitas AVG VI or VII. RIC 1147 or 1150 (AD174-5)
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-8029F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Empire. Hadrian AD117-38, Denarius, Rome. PMTRP cos III Aequitas Standing I corroded RIC 80. 18.73mm, 2.3g
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-F6E481
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), PAX AVG, Pax standing lelf holding branch and transverse sceptre. Probably Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 536, cf. 890. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-0EDE27
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4. a-b, flat wing ends type)Dolphin or Polden Hill type and dating to the late 1st - early 2nd century AD The brooch is incomplete and is represented by the head and upper bow, with a surviving length of 32.18mm and a weight of 7.4g. The brooch employed a spring mechanism, now missing and secured by Polden Hill type arrangement. The wings are damaged and have a surviving width of 22.14mm. Above the head is the remnant of a broken claw to tension the chord. The bow had a curved moulding at the head, now…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-22A933
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy plate disc brooch of 2nd century AD date The brooch is near complete, missing only the pin and peripheral lugs. The brooch is flat and had eight peripheral lugs, with a surviving maximum width of 22.50mm and weighs 3.4g. The brooch would have employed an open spring mechanism, secured by pierced lugs on the reverse. The eroded catch plate gives the brooch a surviving depth of 4.96mm. All peripheral lugs are damaged, but are likely to have been dished near the ends. The circular disc has a diameter of 18.5mm and is decorated with circular and concentric enamelled cel…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 6th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-256AE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Empire, House of Valentinian I c.AD364-78, bronze SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 6th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-258B11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ROman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-B60B35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate, probably of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), probably PAX AVG, unclear Pax left. Mint unclear. Heavily worn/holed - unusual in a Roman context, so presumably indicates re-use in Anglo-Saxon times e.g as part of a necklace? This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: NMGW-5B9741
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period AD 353-360 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Copying unclear mint. 0.52g
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.