Record ID: PUBLIC-71E937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X, Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7143CB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Aucissa brooch dated to the Roman period, c. AD 43-80. Mackreth 2011, Aucissa Type 2.b, Plate 90, no.8687. The head of the brooch is formed from a flat, rectangular panel which splits into two at the back and rolls up and round to form the integral hinge which would have held the pin mechanism. The axis bar, pin and pin mechanism are all lost. From the front of the head plate an integral D-sectioned bow extends with a steeply curved profile which tapers in width to a bulbous rounded foot knop.The bow is decorated with a raised centra…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5DA173
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gilded copper alloy token or Gaming counter in the style of a George III (AD 1760-1820) half guinea , dating to AD 1790. Dimensions: 19.8mm in diameter, weight: 2.72g. These coin-like gaming pieces were made in imitation of gold guineas and half guineas of George III's 'spade' type issued between 1787 and 1799. They were normally made of brass and can also be distinguished by their inscriptions which were usually those used on the original coin. Examples were produced from brass, as well as copper alloy, such as this example, which were…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CD9A1A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and slightly unusual copper alloy Roman Colchester Polden Hill brooch of Mackreth 2011, CD PH 9.d. Plate 54 no. 1649, dating to AD 50-70. Most of the bow is missing. The head of the brooch survives. The wings are oval, with an open reverse and each wing terminating in a perforated oval wing cap.  The spring mechanism survives intact and has three loops either side of the pin wrapped around a copper alloy axis bar that pierces the two ends caps. On the right side (when seen from the reverse) the spring turns up over itself and goes through a…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'To be known as Euridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9077D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). ABVNDANTIA AVG reverse type depicting Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 1159.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'To be known as Ditteridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D3B241
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of (Divus) Claudius II dating to AD 270-271 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type a depicting lit altar. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B341B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 310 (Reece period 15) SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol standing holding globe. Mint of London. As RIC VI Londinium 121a
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AD6A24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman radiate of Postumus  dating to AD 260 -269 (Reece Period 13). Possibly a [MONETA AVG] reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Sunday 8th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A97DFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them, two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Sunday 8th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B4F852
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Bronze Age to Medieval copper alloy awl, dating to c.1250 BC - AD 1500. Approximately one half of the object has a rectangular cross-section, tapering from the centre towards blunt point. The object has a mottled dark green patina . Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely but examples of this form are thought to have been introduced in the Bronze Age, and continued in use as leather and wood working tools up to the Medieval period. Overall length 30.97 mm, width at centre 4.70 mm and weight 2.9g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B4D339
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Bronze Age to medieval copper alloy awl dating to c. 1250 BC - AD 1500. Approximately one half of the object has a rectangular cross-section, tapering from the centre towards a chisel shape end, which has some chipping, while the other half, with a slightly more rounded section, tapers to a blunt point. The object has a mottled dark green patina . Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely but examples of this form are thought to have been introduced in the Bronze Age, and continued in use as leather and wood wor…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-810A5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 260-268), (Reece period 13). Reverse type depicting Pax holding transverse sceptre in left arm. Mint uncertain.  
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-741D88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Royal Farthing token of Charles I (1625-1649). Ref: North (1997): No 2288-2289. Rose (Type 1) with double arched crown with two sceptres obverse and double rose surmounted by double arched crown reverse. Mint: London. Mint mark: not visible. The coin is complete but worn.
Created on: Friday 18th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-698CEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy worn nummus probably of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).  The obverse has a diadem bust facing right with the inscription no longer visible.  The reverse is completely worn. Mint unknown.
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7814D9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century trade token: William Bell of Hungerford half penny, dated 1668. Obverse inscription: Hungerford his half Penny 1668.  Reverse inscription: William B(e)ll  (vin)tner (at th)e B(ear) Williamson (1889) no 34
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shalbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5DB441
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy As coin of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 152-153 (Reece Period 7). Probably ANNONA AVG COS IIII S C reverse type depicting Annona, standing left, holding modius on cippus and branch; to right, a basket of fruit. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninus Pius 910. Dimensions: 25.69mm diameter, 2.22mm thick weighs 5.7g.
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A4A803
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bow brooch. A devolved trumpet type (group B). At the head are two short wings housing the axis bar for the hinged pin. The expanded head of the pin is still present. At the top of the head is the remains of an integral chain loop with a circular hole. The head is a stylised trumpet shape and tapers into the D sectioned upper part of the bow. At the mid-point of the bow is a button with waisted mouldings comprising three horizontal bands. Flanking the mouldings is a simple ridge top and bottom. The back of the knop is concave. From this tapers the triang…
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2022
Last updated: Sunday 14th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6AE4E2
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a copper-alloy late medieval to post-medieval purse frame. It consists of a strip of metal folded into a u-shape, with a small circular hole piercing one side. One face is decorated with incised lettering some of which is filled with niello. There is a rough break across either end. Without the purse bar these fragments of frame are difficult to date more precisely than mid-15th to early 17th century (see Williams 2018, 11). A very similar fragment from Norwich is illustrated by Margeson (1993, 42, fig.24, no.290) in a later 17th century context. External length: 90…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stapleford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-555898
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain type and mint. Dating to the period AD 260-402. Reece period 13-22 Dimensions: Diameter 12.31mm, Thickness 1.21, weight 0.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-554B67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain type and mint. Dating to the period AD 260-402. Reece period 13-22 Dimensions: Diameter 10.11mm, Thickness 1.68, weight 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2022
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