Record ID: GLO-224625
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (138-161). Minted in Rome and dated to 140-143. RIC 63 Obverse: laureate head right ANTONINVS AVG [PIVS P P] TR P […] Reverse: Clementia standing holding patera and sceptre [CLE]MEN[TIA AVG] There are two holes that have been drilled either side of the bust (the right hole is truncated) for attachment or suspension. Also, a further small circular depression has been drilled into the centre of the coin, on the obverse side. These holes have been drilled to allow this coin to perform a different purpose such as a pendant, jew…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-6A69D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) dating to 13 BC (Reece Period 1). Overse: AVGVSTVS, Head of Augustus bare, right; behind, lituus. Reverse: C MARIVS CF TRO IIIVIR, quadriga right carrying palm. Mint of Rome. RIC (second edition) Augustus 399.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-5611B4
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper alloy harness fitting (toggle or cheek-piece) of late Iron Age to early Roman date, broadly 1st century AD, but probably more specifically to around the Roman campaigning period in Wales (47-78AD), broadly c. 60-80AD (Davis and Gwilt 2008, pg.164). The toggle is complete with the exception of minor damage to its terminals and enamel inlays. The toggle has a length of 117.2mm comprising a central perforated section tapering at each end into two circular sectioned arms, which in turn expand to the circular sectioned flat-ended terminals. The central section i…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7E7AC9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (c.75-175). Mackreth (2011:85) No 5212, type 1.3a2. The Brooch has a rounded head, on the reverse is which is where the pin would have been attached, all that remains of this is a sub rectangular projection. The curved bow projects downwards from the rounded head and has three raised bands, the largest of which being the central band. Below the lowest band there is a break. The brooch has developed a green patina. Dimensions: Length 25.7mm, Width 12.7mm, Weight 7.61g.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-841C8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and extremely worn and corroded Roman copper alloy sestertius, dupondius or as of an uncertain 1st or 2nd century ruler. Uncertain reverse type or mint.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8311D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Probus (AD 276-282), dating to the period c.AD 276-282 (Reece period 14). SOLI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol radiate in a spread quadriga, right arm raised, left hand holding whip. Mint of Serdica. cf. Gloucester no. 1598; RIC V.2 no. 864.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WREX-1838F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Marcius Philippus, dating to the period c.56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: ANCV[S], Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. Reverse: PHILIPPVS AQVA[...], Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower. Mint of Rome. RRC 425/1. Measurements: Diameter: 16.8mm; Weight: 3.42g; Die axis: 2.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-45C84D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic swing handle bucket fitting / escutcheon dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c.100 BC-AD 100).  The object is comprised of a stylised bovine head situated on a sub-triangular plate. The bovine itself is sub-triangular with a narrow, round pointed snout and a pair or forward facing horns and hollowed eyes. Above the eyes is a moulded delineating the break between the fce and top of the head and horns. Small incised lines radiate from this border to perhaps indicate fur. The integral plate produces a sub-triangular fl…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WREX-F43512
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative (Dolphin) brooch of Roman date (55-100AD). The wings are cylindrical and complete. At the centre of the wings, on the reverse face, is a horizontal groove which would have held the axis bar and spring, which is now missing The bow is D-shaped in cross section with no surviving traces of decoration. The surface of the brooch is badly corroded and pitted   The bow tapers along its length to a point. The catch plate, foot and pin are missing. The brooch has a dark green and abraded patina. Measurements: …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandysilio (Community)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F41AB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative (Dolphin) brooch of Roman date (55-100AD). The wings are cylindrical and complete. At the centre of the wings, on the reverse face, is a horizontal slit which would have held the axis bar and spring, which is now missing The bow is D-shaped in cross section with traces of decoration. There is a curved line on the head at the terminus of the wings. On the head there is an incised V shape which becomes a single line running down the length of the bow. The bow tapers along its length to a broken edge. The catch plate,  …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansantffraid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F3E00E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, c. 1st century AD. (c.75 - 175 AD). See Mackreth (2011) TR1.2a.  The fragment consists of the flared 'trumpet' head of the brooch and part of the bow. The hinge mechanism, pin and catchplate are missing. The head is decorated with scrollwork either side of a central line running the length of the brooch.  The design appears to be in a different metal or alloy – contrasting with the background of the rest of the brooch. The head is separated from the bow by a worn moulded band that only projects on …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'llansantffraid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-420D13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Faustina I (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period after AD 141 (Reece Period 7). AETERINTAS reverse type depicting Juno, veiled and draped, extending left hand and holding vertical sceptre in right. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninius Pius 344. Diameter: 17.7 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A73037
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Headstud type, dating to the Roman period (c. 75-200 AD). The brooch is heavily worn and difficult to identify a subtype. The brooch is missing its foot, catchplate, mechanism, pin, much of the wings and the composite headstud itself, while the surface of the bow is heavily damaged. The head of the bow has two wings with an incomplete width of 17.6mm, incomplete height of 6.1mm and an incomplete depth of 3.3mm. The reverse of the wings is broken nearly flat, with the original surface remaining only as a shallow groove (likely holding the axis …
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CD8FDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depictign Salus seated left feeding snake rising from altar. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 293, no. 1011 for the possible SALVTI AVGVSTAE S C reverse type dating to AD 170-171.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-094712
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and spring missing and an incomplete catch plate, presumed lost in antiquity. The rest of the brooch is intact.  The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave. A vertical bar is present in the reverse of the head, with an incomplete circular hole for the axis bar (infilled with iron corrosion products). There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-F89273
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hooked fitting of unknown completeness, potentially from a harness junction loop, likely of Roman date. The hook has a concave inner surface and a convex outer one, with a rounded tip and sides that flare toward the base. The hook is cast integrally with the rest of the object, of which only a fragment remains as a flat plate projecting from the base of the hook. Every edge of this plate is formed by a break, leaving the original form of the object unclear. A small amount of decoration is visible at the lowest point of the plate in the form of two parallel grooves running perpendicul…
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-F840D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin of Roman date. The coin is corroded and damaged to extent that any trace of the design is no longer visible.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-FD08F4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel foot of Roman date. The object is crudely pelta shaped, with a central triangular projection and flanking lobes on one edge, the other being convex. The object is covered by soil, with areas of corrosion disrupting the dark green patinated surface. One end of the object is broken, leading to a reduced length. Pelta shaped vessel feet are well documented, with many examples recorded on the PAS database (e.g. PUBLIC-749A73 and ESS-8C8A14), and excavated from Roman contexts such as in Caerleon (Brewer, 1986, pg. 173). They are believed to have…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-C70BF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman sestertius of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period AD 43 - c.50 (Reece Period 2). Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint. This coin is a British provincial imitation, which has been countermarked PROB, short for Probatum meaning "approved". PROB is a British variant of the abbreviation. This countermark gave official sanction to the coin by the Roman government or its legal representatives (Baker 1984, 54). Robert Kenyon (1988, 61) hypothesises that the coins were countermarked PROB at a Roman military centre in Britain an…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-678237
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Blue glass bead, of uncertain date, possibly Iron Age to Roman, c. 1st century BC to late 4th century AD The bead is near-complete with a crack evident across the face and with surface flaking around the crack and around the perforation (with a length of 8.9mm and a weight of 1.5g). The bead is of slightly irregular flattened-spherical or globular form and is sub-circular in diameter (with a minimum diameter of 11.5mm and a maximum diameter of 12.4m) with a bright, pale-blue colour. The faces are convex and the bead has a single, sub-circular perforation, of uniform diameter (4.5…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
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