Record ID: SOM-F1847A
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Westbury-sub-Mendip hoard Contents: 189 silver denarii: Antony 32-31 BC, 10; Nero AD 54-68, 2; Galba AD 68-9, 1; Otho AD 69, 1; Vitellius AD 69, 2; Vespasian AD 69-79, 18; Titus Caesar, 3; Domitian Caesar, 1; Titus AD 79-81, 4; Domitian Caesar, 2; Domitian AD 81-96, 8; Nerva AD 96-8, 2; Trajan AD 98-117, 27; Hadrian AD 117-38, 32; Aelius, 1; Antoninus Pius AD 138-61, 29; Diva Faustina I, 13; Marcus Caesar, 4; Faustina II, 1; Marcus Aurelius AD 161-80, 9; Lucius Verus, 1; Divus Pius, 1; Faustina II, 6; Lucilla, 3; Diva Faustina II, 1; Commodus AD 180-92, 2; Crispina, 2; Pertinax A…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury sub Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-73B133
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius probably of Trajan dating to the period 103to 117 AD (Reece period 5). Unclear reverse type COS V[...] depicting a standing figure probably holding cornucopia in left hand and an unclear item out with their right hand. Mint of Rome. The coin is broken into two pieces, one weighs 1.74 g and the other 1.23g. The break is old with a similar patination on the broken faces as the surface of the coin.
Created on: Monday 31st October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-88C6A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI depicting Dacia seated right in mournfull attitude on shield with curved sword below. Mint of Rome. RIC II p.258, no. 218.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Sunday 3rd May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-9899B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2016 T925; Description: A Roman silver finger ring, dating to the third century. The ring has an oval hoop with straight sub-triangular sloping shoulders, although now worn, these appear to have originally had a wide central ridge. At the base of these shoulders the hoop of the ring changes direction at a distinct carination. At the apex of the ring between the two shoulders there is a raised circular bezel. This bezel is decorated with a linear band of decoration, with a slightly off-centre incised line flanked by two bands of chevrons. Each chevron is comprised of t…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Blandford Forum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-58EC52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver radiate of Gordian III dating to AD 240 (Reece period 11). LIBERALITAS AVG II, reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing holding a abacus and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC IV Part III p.23 No.66.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cannington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A5CF41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Elagabalus (218-222), PAX AVGVSTI (Pax walking left holding olive-branch and sceptre), minted at Rome, 218-222 AD, RIC IV pt II Elagabalus 125.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brewham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8FD863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver contemporary copy of a very clipped siliqua (CF4), copying a coin of the House of Valentinian or Theodosius, VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type (Roma seated left on cuirass holding reversed spear in left hand and Victory on globe in right hand), AD 397-425.
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2011
Last updated: Monday 6th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F81566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus (193-211), IOVI CONSERVATORI reverse (Jupiter seated left holding victory and sceptre), minted at Rome, AD 198-200, RIC IV pt I Septimus Severus 130.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F83AA0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Radiate of Valerian II (AD 256-258), dating to period c.AD 256-258 (Reece period 12). IOVI CRESCENTI reverse type depicting Jupiter seated right on goat standing right, right hand raised. Mint of Gaul. As Cunetio no. 738.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F88488
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver radiate of Postumus (259-268), LAETITIA AVG reverse (Galley going left), minted his principal mint, AD 259-268, Cunetio 2385
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9F8D44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver siliqua of Valens, RESTITVTOR REI P (emperor holding standard and victory on globe) reverse type, minted at Lyon, AD 364-367. RIC vol IX; Lyon 6e.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Friday 23rd December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-05DD97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver siliqua of Valens (AD 364-78), REISTITVTOR REI P (emperor with labarum and victory on globe) reverse, minted at Lyon, 364-367 AD. RIC IX, Lyon 6e, Hoxne no. 188. The weight of this coin indicates that it not a half-siliquae, although it is unusually small for a siliquae.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6A9CF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Severus Alexander dating to the period AD 222 to 235 (Reece Period 11). P M TR P VIII COS III P P reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pilaus and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 77, no. 95. The copper core has leached through to the surface on both faces leaving copper deposits.
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AD9E74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver siliqua of Honorius (393-423), VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse (Rome seated left on cuirass holding Victory and reversed spear), probably minted at Milan, AD 397-402, cf Hoxne no.726, RIC X no.1228. The coin is oval, probably from clipping, largest measurement is 14.9 and smallest 12.9.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Donhead St Andrew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AE6A03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman unclipped silver siliqua of Valentinian I (364-375), VRBS ROMA (Roma seated left on throne holding sceptre and victory), minted at Trier, AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). RIC IX, 27d; Hoxne no.247.
Created on: Monday 9th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-111833
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2011 T233: Acquired by the Museum of Somerset Circumstances of discovery Addenda to the 2010 find of a hoard of 61 siliqua and 1 half siliqua (2010 T278, SOM-6E89B0) was found on 1st March 2011 whilst metal-detecting on recently cultivated pasture.It was found in the same area as the original case. The coins were dispersed in an area of topsoil about 40 metres square, at the entrance to the field. Description of the find The current find consists of 11 silver siliquae, a number of which were fragmentary. The fragmentary examples have been checked against the frag…
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B952D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Hadrian dating to c. AD 134 to 138 (Reece period 6). FELICITAS AVG reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Minted at Rome. RIC II p.367 Hadrian 233a.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F8EF86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 145 to 161 (Reece period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting a winged thunderbolt on a decorated throne (pulvinar of Jupiter). Minted at Rome. RIC III, p. 43; no. 137.
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7AAE27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Severus Alexander dating to AD 224 (Reece period 11). P M TR P III COS P P reverse depicting Salus seated left feeding snake coiled around altar and resting left elbow on chair. Minted at Rome. RIC IV pt. II p.74 Severus Alexander 42.
Created on: Friday 10th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B9CAB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver siliqua of Constantius II dating to the period AD 355 to 363 (Reece period 18). VOTIS/ XXX/ MVLTIS/ XXXX reverse type depicting the legend in a wreath. Minted at Arles. RIC VIII p.224 and 224 Arles 261/291, Hoxne 84.
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilthorne Domer CP', grid reference and parish protected.