Record ID: DUR-5C251F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold solidus of the Roman period from the reign of Valens as Emperor of the East (AD 364-375). Reece period: Period 19 [364-378] - Mint: TROBC Trier - RIC IX  39(c) Obverse description: rosettes diademed draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG. Reverse description: Valens and Valentinian seated facing,together holding globe,with palm branch between them,Victory standing behind with wings spread. Reverse inscription: VICTORIAAVGG - TROBC Weight: 2.85 g; Diameter: 20.91 mm
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-A2DFAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman Solidus of Magnus Maximus dating to the period AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). Mint of Treveri, struck A.D. 383-4. RIC IX Trier 76; Cohen 4; Sear 20631. Some damage to the flan. Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG Reverse description: Emperor standing front, head right, holding a labarum and Victory on a globe, a star on left, SMTR in exergue Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE Diameter: 21 mm ; Weight: 4.47g; Die Axis: 6 o clock.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E3E159
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395) dating AD 383-388 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGGA reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing, looking right, on throne with lions' heads to left and right of the seat, holding sceptre and shield inscribed VOT V MVL X. Mint of Constantinople. As RIC IX, no. 70A.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-C93A25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold ring, probably a large and heavy finger-ring. It is a plain hoop without a bezel, oval or D-shaped in cross-section with rounded edges; the outer face is more rounded, and the inner face gently convex. The surface is uneven with slight facets, and has some small pits; it may have been cast and hammered to shape. Dimensions: External diameter 25.8 - 26.1mm. Internal diameter 19.9 - 20mm. Thickness 3.6 - 3.8mm. Weight 7.81g. Discussion: The object appears hand made. There are several parallels on the PAS database, all of si…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-3DDCC1
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A possible fragment of a gold earring probably of Roman date (AD 43-300). The object is composed of the hook portion of an earring, the object is circular in cross section and U shaped in plan. Both ends taper to points. One end would have would have affixed to a decorative element, now missing. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMS-F06C53 (2021T21), WAW-C55D85 (2019T25), NARC-758D95 (2018T75), BM-489856, YORYM-7CB0A7 (2009T716), SF-F53D92 (2005T166). In the absence of the decorative element, an exact type cannot be det…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: FASAM-EE7A78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to c. AD 41-45 (Reece Period 2), DE GERMANIS on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue left, between two trophies.  Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 125, no. 71; BMC I, p. 178, no. 100, 7.70g; 19-20mm; Die axis 2
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-767C33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
[MODERN REPRODUCTION] A gold/silver? of Septimius Severus dating to AD 202-210 (Reece period 10). RESTITVTOR VRBIS reverse depicting Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding  palladium inright hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield. Mint of Rome.  Measurements: Diameter: 19.66 mm; Thickness: 1.29 mm; Weight: 2.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-3778CD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring (Guirauid Type 9a/ Henig Type IX) of Roman date (c.200-410). Description: The ring is polygonal, however now squashed almost flat, with eight inward curving facets creating pronounced ridges between each one. The ring expands from a relatively narrow band to create an implied bezel. Here, the facets have outward curving outer edges. The surface of the ring is undecorated but is pitted and nicked. It has a matte patina.  Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width (at bezel): 6.7; width (opposite bezel): 2mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 2.31g Discussi…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-119275
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Roman Solidus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting the Emperor standing, facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on a globe. Mint of Rome. As RIC IX, p. 116, no. 2a.11.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FASAM-91B6B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold aureus of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to AD 41-42 (Reece Period 2), CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia seated left on curule chair, feet on stool with right hand raised. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 122, no. 13; BMC I, no. 11.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.