Record ID: PUBLIC-284504
Object type: ANVIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The 2nd of 2 anvils found within 100m of a Roman villa (27 years after the 1st). This one however, was a simpler design consisting of a plain rectangular faced block with no tool holes. It weighs 9.1Kg, and measures 185mm in height, a maximum width of 93mm and maximum depth of 87mm. It tapers slightly to the bottom suggesting it was set into a block to hold it firm. This is the simplest form of anvil and useful for forging small metal objects. The face (top) has an almost square flat surface measuring 93mm by 87mm and with quite sharp edges but rounded corners. The sharpness may b…
Created on: Sunday 24th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-271E3A
Object type: ANVIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman iron block anvil (AD43 - 410). This is the first of 2 anvils found within 100m of a Roman villa (with 27 years between finds). The block of iron now weighs 17.9Kg (first recorded weight was 18.2Kg) and is approximately 180mm high, 174-190mm wide and 100mm deep. One corner of the top face is now missing but otherwise it is in good condition. The 'face' (top) measures approximately 174mm long and 100mm wide with a hole in one corner, 27mm from the side edge and 14mm from the front edge. Although slightly oval now this may have been affected by corrosion and was probably origi…
Created on: Sunday 24th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-01577B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy radiate of Tetricus I, dating to AD 271-274 (Reece Period 13). Probably PAX AVG, Pax standing left with (branch) and vertical sceptre. The obverse type appears to be Radiate and Cuirassed (B1) which is very rare for this issue. Gaul Mint I. Normanby p. 196, cf. no. 1476.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-014323
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate, possibly of Tetricus I (AD 271-4) (Reece Period 13), possibly PAX AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Gaul Mint I. Normanby p. 196, cf. no. 1473.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0125AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate or nummus of unknown ruler, dating to c. AD 260 - 402. Unclear bust and possible standing figure on reverse.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-00CBE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 330 (Reece Period 17), POP ROMANVS / Star in wreath. Mint of Constantinople, CONS[ ]. RIC VIII, p. 448, no. 22.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-00A811
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine commemorative issue, dating to c. AD 330-40 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left. . Victory standing front looking left, foot on prow, hand on shield. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-006A96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy sestertius of Faustina I (AD 138-161), posthumous issue, dating to AD 141-161 (Reece Period 7). Obverse: [DIVA FAVSTINA], probably diademed & draped bust right. Reverse: [ ], S C; Unclear female figure standing, attributes unclear. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FF4DBF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine commemorative issue, dating to c. AD 330-40 (Reece Period 17). Obverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left. . Reverse: Victory standing front looking left, foot on prow, hand on shield. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FF3012
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine, dating to AD 347/8 (Reece Period 18), VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories holding wreaths. Mint unclear.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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