Record ID: DUR-EEBE68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver siliqua of the Roman period from the reign of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to c. AD 367-375. Obverse description: Pearl diademed,draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirAss holding Victory and sceptre. Reverse inscription: VRBS ROMA. Mintmark TRPS [dot] for Trier The coin is in a good condition with minimal wear on both faces and some slight loss of detail to the flan.It is possible there is part of the mintmark missing. RIC IX  27 (d) or (e). Thickness: 1.31 mm Weight: 1.8…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3D5458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A cut or broken half of a denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14). The reverse is unclear but appears to feature the leg of a horse or another animal left. It could be an ADVENTVS AVG type with emperor riding left, or possibly a VIRTVS AVG or similar type with a lion left.  The reverse legend is unclear.  Mintmark is R[SR].
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-ADCD74
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy figurine probably dating to the Roman period (AD43-410). The figurine is depicted standing with an exaggerated phallus and testes. The head is bent to the left and terminates in a rounded bulge which may suggest the figure is wearing a cap The object is too worn to identify the placement of the arms or the facial features. The phallus projects at right angles from the body, underneath which are round testes and short projections (denoting legs) which terminate in a fracture. The reverse is flat, with the head bent forward. The object has an…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1AEA42
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, with partial silver gilding. probably dating to 100-200 AD. The brooch consists of an intact axis bar with lost spring pin integrally cast within a trumpet-shaped head. The headloop, footknop (and lowest section of the bow of the brooch) have broken away and are missing. The head is decorated with a curving loop pattern and central ridge motif. The central knop consists of a central transverse ridge with petals above and below and additional transverse ridges above and below. The central transverse ridge runs all the…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9BB053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), struck under marcus Aurelius (AD.161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably MATRI MAGNAE, S C, reverse type depicting Cybele enthroned right holding drum in left hand on left knee, lions to left and right of the throne. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 346, no. 1663.  Measurements - diameter:28.77mm; thickness: 4.10mm; weight: 14.39g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C1CECB
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy button and loop 'double-headed' fastener of early Roman date (c.AD 43-200). This double-headed fastener has been cast in one piece and is complete. The head (button) comprises an inverted tear-drop shaped plate with a domed central circular boss defined by a shallow groove. There is a bulbous ridge at the pointed terminus. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the head and bends at 90 degrees where it widens to a circular plate. This upper plate is decorated by a shallow incised crossbar, above which appears a dotte…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-77A1FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy radiate (Antoninianus) of Carausius dated to 286 - 293 CE, Reece period 14.  Obverse:Radiate draped (and cuirassed?) bust right.  IMP C CARAVSIVS P[F]AVG. Reverse: Standing draped figure left holding vertical staff right.  S/C in field.  P[..] AVG.  Probably PAX AVG. A crease and damage runs vertically through the reverse, obscuring the figure depicted.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-6CA029
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter. It is disc shaped and crudely made. In the centre of one face is a small 'X' or '+'. On the other face is a double 'XX'. The date is not clear for this type of object and could date anywhere from the Roman to post-medieval period. Diameter: 30.2mm, Height: 5.8mm. Weight: 40.69g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A28CE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy proto-headstud brooch, dating to the early Romano-British period (c.AD45-120). The brooch spring is formed from a length of copper alloy wire which extends from the rear brooch head and has been coiled to form a spring of six turns in total: the wire is coiled around the axis bar for three turns, and is then turns to become the integral external chord looping (and thus securing the spring) just below the head of the brooch, before looping a further three times around the axis bar, becoming the pin at the central point. Only a very short portion (2.88mm)…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Sunday 13th September 2020
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Record ID: BH-747F3E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete rim and small part of neck, trace of handle, jug. Blue/green. Folded horizontal rim, edge bent out, up, in and flattened, cylindrical neck. Ribbon handle on one side only and applied below rim and to neck. PH: 16mm; RD: 38mm, ND: 19mm; Handle W: 29mm
Created on: Monday 15th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2020
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Record ID: BH-0ED5AE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
More than 200 fragments of lead weighing 3.5kg in total. Although not individually identified it is clear that the fragments include waste, 'shoes' to secure other objects and some modern fishing weights.
Created on: Friday 29th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
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Record ID: BH-78230B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Incomplete (a fresh piece missing) rough oval/disc with a hole discoloured with black deposit rather than burnt, a very micaceous fabric, SAMCG I think rather than under-fired SAMEG (but slip very thin and no other inclusions). Hole c.5mm diameter, the surface is chipped and spalled around the perforation. 10g. (Sherd ID 249)
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-78192E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-shaped piece of a samian vessel, probably re-used as a spindle whorl dating to the second or third century AD. Very abraded and burnt cup base, no slip remains apart from in the groove at the top of the foot-ring; possibly a Dr27 foot/base but really too worn to be certain. Only half survives, apparently broken across a ?drilled central hole, suggesting this base was shaped and re-used as a spindle whorl (sherd ID no 230) SAMCG
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-69058D
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece, counter or weight of uncertain date. The object is cylindrical with a slightly domed top and flat base. The object has an off-white patina with no decoration or marking visible. There is a cut or nick from the edge towards the centre, possible plough damage. Diameter: 20.26mm, height: 9.62mm and weight 28.7g. Similar pieces can be found on this database at LANCUM-BDDDA5 and NLM-5A7170.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-3FFAD8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead vessel repair (pot mend) of uncertain period, but it is likely to date to sometime between the Roman and medieval periods. The object consists two irregularly shaped discs joined at the centres by a short wide neck. Both discs are roughly oval in shape although one is smaller than the other. A pot mend or repair was used to fill a break in a ceramic vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. Length: 28.23mm Width: 23mm Thickness: 12.77mm Weight: 36.5g
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
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Record ID: BH-ED83F6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from the body of a prismatic bottle dating to the Roman period.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th March 2021
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Record ID: DUR-2E23D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Roman nummus of Constantine I, dated to 321 -324 AD minted at Trier, RIC VII, no. 341. Copper alloy coin, flan slightly oval, coin struck off-centre. Good condition with crisp inscription. Reece Period 16. Obverse: Bust, bearded, helmeted (plumed helmet) and cuirassed, facing right. Legend (divided by bust): CONSTAN - TINUS AVG Reverse: Altar with globe on top below three stars, inscribed VO/TIS/X X Legend (divided by three stars): BEATATRAN - QUILLITAS Mint mark STR• Diameter: 19.14mm Thickness: 2.17mm Weight: 3.1g
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-18D589
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of the Roman period from the reign of Hadrian (AD117-138). RIC II 345, mint of Rome AD134-8 Obverse description:Bearded and laureate bust right. Obverse inscription:HADRIANVS AVGUSTVS PP. Reverse description:Victory seated left holding wreath and palm. Reverse inscription:COS III . The coin is in a good condition with minimal wear on both faces,it has either been clipped or stuck off centre with excess metal being from 5 to 7 o'clock. There is a small nick in the metal at twelve o'clock. Thickness: 2.07 mm Weight: 2.7 …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: BH-DBD5EF
Object type: LID
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large stone disc, possibly a pot base or lid dating from the Roman to the post medieval period. The disc measures 17.5cm in diameter and is perforated in the centre and burnt on one face and part of the circumference. Ruth Shaffrey notes that 'The type of burning present on this disc (blackening) is caused by direct exposure to flames (rather than just extreme heat) and it seems likely that this was used as a pot base, or more likely a pot lid (the perforation allowing for the release of some steam from a cooking vessel). Discs, of both small counter size, and larger pot base/lid si…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-71B8B7
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead stylus of uncertain date, possibly Roman to Medieval, c. AD 43-1500. The object is cylindrical in form and sub-circular in cross-section. One end is tapered with a rounded point to form the writing end. Just above the point, the stylus shows considerable wear consistent with being gripped to write. The opposite end terminates in a worn break. The object has a creamish-brown patina. The overall dimensions are 53.85mm in length, 6.84mm in diameter and 15.9g in weight. Several similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database and have been dated to …
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
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