Record ID: NARC-E80D82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Elagabalus dating to AD 221. P M TRP IIII COS III PP reverse depicting a Victory flying left holding diadem in both hands, small shield on either side; in right field a star. Rome mint.  Diameter: 19.20mm, Weight: 3.1g RIC IV, p. 31, no. 45.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E7F1AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269). Reece Period 13. SAECVLI FELICITAS reverse type depicting Emperor standing right, holding spear and globe. Gaul, principal Mint. Diameter: 20.47mm, Weight: 2.3g The coin is missing small portions of its outer flan. As Cunetio p. 145, no. 2444.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E8845C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver republican denarius, issued by L. Valerius Flaccus, Cos 100, in 108 to 107 BC (Reece Period 1). L VALERI/FLACCI, reverse depicts Mars walking left, holding spear with point downwards. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 19.62mm, Weight: 3.3g RRC 306/1  The figure of Mars and the apex on the reverse together recall the fact that the moneyer's father, Cos. 131, held the office of Flamen Martialis (an office probably held at the time of this issue by the Albinus of Cicero, Brutus 135, but later to be held by the Consul of 100). 
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-D65A9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete silver siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS-ROMA reverse type depicting Victory seated left on a throne, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre. Mint of Trier.  Hoxne no. 257; RIC IX 27e and 45b. Diameter: 18.59mm, Weight: 2.0g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan, with a fine crack emanating from it, at 7 O’clock.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-D52345
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus, possibly of Crispus (AD 317-326) probably dating from AD 320-325, Reece period 16. The reverse is a wreath. The coin is very worn. 
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-C5B9CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman white metal coated copper alloy denarius of Julia Domna, dating to AD 193-217, Reece period 10. SEACVLI FELICITAS depicting Isis wearing peaked head-dress standing right, left foot on prow with the infant Horus at her breast; to left, altar against which leans a rudder. This is a contemporary copy, the coin has a green patina and most of the white metal coating has gone. 
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-803666
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy miniature socketed axehead, possibly of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The fragment consists of the oval looped handle, and a C shaped section of the body of the axehead. There is a seam line running from the edge of the handle to the outer rim of the axehead. The outer rim is raised and thicker than the main body. The breaks are worn. The fragment has a dark green patina, and measures 25.2mm in length, 18.2mm in width, 2.6mm at maximum thickness at the rim, and weighs 6.21g.  Similar to YORYM-048434 and GLO-B438E4
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-7E7473
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, dating to the 1st century AD. The wings extend out either side of the head of the bow, and are a flat rectangular shape in cross section. The ends of the wings are worn and broken. The spring of the brooch sits underneath the wings, and has 6 coils. The pin would have extended down from the centre of the coil, there is a worn break where this would have been. The spring is held in place by a looped piece of copper alloy that folds back and attaches to the bow of the brooch. The bow extends down from the head, it has been b…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-2D6E5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman contemporary copy denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222 to 235), dating to AD 223, Reece period 11. P M TRP II COS PP reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding olive branch and transverse spear reversed. Mint of Rome. RIC IV part 2, page 72, number 21.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-2D15FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dupondius of Trajan, dating to AD 98 - 117, Reece period 5. The reverse depicts a figure standing, possibly holding a cornucopia to the right. The coin is worn.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-6F6DC1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked mount or strap fitting, possibly of Roman date. The main plate in sub-rectangular in shape and rectangular in cross-section, with rounded shoulders, between which are straight sides. One end os the plate is broken across a circular perforation. There is another perforation midway along the plate and another at the opposite end. Each face of the plate is divided into sections by transverse grooves where the shoulders transition to the sides of the plate.  At the unbroken end the plate tapers to a stepped collar and beyond this an oval-sectione…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-6F13AE
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet dating c. AD 200-410. The fragment is rectangular in shape and D-shape in cross-section. The surface is divided into alternating sections consisting of a section of multiple transverse grooves and another section of two ring-and-dots with cleft between them on each edge. One end of the fragment has a transverse break. The opposite end tapers to an old worn rounded point, all of which is probably damage. The reverse of the fragment is flat and undecorated. The patina is mottled light green and dark brown. The fragment measures 36.5mm long,…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BH-6E1A7C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy vessel handle, probably of Roman date. The fragment comprises a triangular piece of vessel wall and straight thin rim decorated with a wide recess. The broken sides of the fragment are uneven and worn in line with the other surfaces. The rest of the outer surface, as well as the inner surface, is plainly finished. Projecting from the centre upper edge of the rim is a looped sub-oval sectioned handle. This terminates at a flat hemispherical plate parallel to the wall at the lower edge of the rim recess. Both the loop and the plate are plain. The surfaces…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-4B5DF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, to the reverse of the wings is a central lug, curving around an axis bar with two coils flanking. In the centre of the apex of the head there is a transverse wire fixed in place by a long forward facing hook. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into a tapered foot. The catchplate is incomplete and projects from the back of the foot/body. Length: 48.47mm, Width (wings): 13.74…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9D6DEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Denarius of Claudius I dating to the period AD 46-47. Reece period 2. S P Q R PP OB CS reverse type depicting Legend in three lines in oak-wreath. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 19.14mm, Thickness: 2.00mm, Weight: 3.7g As RIC Vol I, No 41
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-730211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy Denarius of Marcus Aurelius dating to AD 166. Reece Period 8. TR P XX IMP IIII COS III//PAX reverse type depicting Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. As mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.80mm, Thickness: 2.29mm, Weight: 3.0g The universe retains almost covering silver wash. RIC, Vol III as No 164
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-72D209
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Penannular Ear Ring (AD 43-410). The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and taper towards to upper portion towards the terminals. The terminals are narrowed, both terminals taper to a blunted point. The two ends do not join or overlap. Height: 25.41mm, Width: 24.98mm, Thickness: 4.73mm, Weight: 4.7g The metal is dark green in colour with areas of light green corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: BH…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-72C94E
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Penannular Ear Ring (AD 43-410). The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The ring is thicker in the middle and taper toward to upper portion toward the terminals. The terminals are narrowed, one is pointed the opposing side terminates in a break, resulting in the loss of the terminal. The two ends do not join or overlap. Height: 20.78mm, Width: 25.69mm, Thickness: 5.10mm, Weight: 3.1g The metal is dark brown in colour with areas of dark green corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-729D24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 140-148. Reece period 7. ANNONA AVG reverse type depicting Annona standing right arms outstretched. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 31.56mm, Thickness: 4.16mm, Weight: 22.1g RIC Vol III, P 107/132, No 597/847
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-728A24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Denarius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 119-120. Reece period 6. P M TR P COS III // FELIC AVG (in field) reverse depicting Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.95mm, Thickness: 2.20mm, Weight: 2.9g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer field. RIC Vol II (2nd ed), Part 3, No 207
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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