Record ID: LVPL-70E35C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 5.b1 Plate 50. The brooch is comprised of the head, wings and upper bow; the pin and the rest of the body is missing. The wings are short and tubular with a semi-circular cross section, the back is open for the placement of the pin and spring mechanism. The wings are decorated with a double moulding on each side. To the front, at the centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. A rounded moul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-067FA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 322-5 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right, holding trophy and branch, trampling captive. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75F5B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. The object has developed a dark brown patina and parts of the edges of the flan are missing. Dimensions: Diameter 11.9mm, Weight 1.31g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75E47A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Antonius Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period AD 141 (Reece Period 7). IVNO reverse type depicting Juno veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Minted at Rome. C.f. RIC III Antonius Pius 391. Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-755841
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 90 to AD 130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catch-plate. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of the brooch is undeco…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75315C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. A cen…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5E759F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (138-161), dating to the period c.AD 138-161 (Reece period 7). MONETA AVG  reverse type Moneta standing right, holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-362DFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy coin of Roman date (c.AD 43-260). The size and thickness of the coin means that it is likely a dupondius or an as. The coin is of an uncertain ruler and the mint is uncertain due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter 31.8mm, Thickness 3.7mm, Weight 16.03g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF640D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80-120). The brooch is missing its foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shape in plan and the bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile.  The bow is D-shaped in cross section and tapers to a worn transverse break. The sides of the head are decorated with curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. The wings are semi-cylindrical with flat pierced end caps. At the rear of the head is a concave slot, where&…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B72499
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreth's (2011) Triple Hook type dating to the period c. AD 43- 65. The pin is missing. The C-shaped wings exhibit worn reel decoration. interior of the wing-case exhibits traces of iron staining from the missing sprung pin mechanism. The bow tapers from the head lacks decoration. It terminates in a rounded foot. The catch plate and pin are both missing. The object has an overall green patina. Dimensions: Length 33.1mm, Width 34.1mm, Thickness 15.2mm, Weight 16.16g. See: Mackreth, D.F, 2011, Vol. I, p. 68…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-0CC2B5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy mount, dating to circa AD 43 - 410.  A broadly circular mount with decoration and enamel inlay on the front face.The design consists of a central square that is slightly recessed with a coloured border. The circumference of the mount has the same width and coloured border. Each corner of the square has a small linear rib joining the square to the outer border. Surounding the square within the outer border are enamelled cells. Most of the colour has been lost now, although there are tiny traces of red enamel.  In the centre of the reverse is an inco…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E80380
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E7F9D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-681BC4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Polden Hill brooch, dating to around 80 AD to AD 120. The brooch is T shaped, comprising of the head, a portion of the bow, and the remaining wings which have not suffered damage. The object has an uneven surface patina and is quite pitted. The head and bow appear to be undecorated, but any visible decoration may have been worn away. The remaining wings form two flat rectangular projections of differing sizes.  Measurements: Height: 39.7mm Width at head: 14.2mm Thickness of head: 10.2mm Thickness at foot: 3.2mm Weight: 7.4g
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-17C5C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman Republican silver denarius dating 102 BC (Reece Period 1). Moneyer: C. Fabius. See RRC 332/1b for a comparable example. Obverse description: Bust of Cybele facing right, wearing turreted crown and veil. Border of pellets. Obverse inscription: [E]X . A . PV. Reverse description: Victory in biga riding right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right. Letter 'A' below horses. Reverse inscription: [C .] [FABI .] [C .] [F]. Diameter: 17.49mm. Thickness: 1.57mm. Weight: 2.67g. Die axis: 9.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8EE9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8E6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WREX-422814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 143-144 (Reece period 7). IMPERATOR II reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 39, no. 111b Obv.: ANTONI[NVS AVG PIVS P P] TR P COS III, Laureate head right Rev.: IMPER-ATOR II, Victory standing left holding wreath and palm Measurements: Diameter: 16.7; thickness: 2.3mm; weight: 2.67g; die axis 6
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CC84D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4.f Plate 47. The brooch is corroded and damaged; only the head, wings, and upper bow remain. The front face has lost nearly all decoration, aside from two small inscribed circles still visible that appear to have continued in two columns down the front face. The reminder of any decoration has corroded away, leaving a green patina on the front face. The wings are short and tubular, with a damaged semi-circular cross-section. There is…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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