Record ID: CORN-509D2E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a clear glass of green-blue tint bottle base, dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period, AD 43-1500. The fragment is a shard from the base of a hand blown glass vessel with punt; part of an inner ring of glass adheres to the edge of the punt, possibly as a flaw corrected during manufacture. The base of the vessel does not appear to worn and contains a number of bubbles of various size, suggesting bespoke manufacture. This could be either a Roman or a Post-Medieval vessel, as the recipes for soda glass used in both periods were similar, and both could produce very dur…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Record ID: CORN-22A383
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dupondius or as, probably of Nerva (AD 96-98), Reece period 5, with distinctive shape of head, profile and nose, but the reverse is worn smooth so unidentifiable.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-215C83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy dupondius, probably of Vespasian (AD 69-79), Reece period 4, with bald head, angled radiate crown and distinctive cut-away neck line, but the reverse with perhaps a seated figure is too corroded to make out the type.
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-204116
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), Reece period 5, dating from AD 104-111, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI SC reverse type depicting Trajan bareheaded galloping on horseback with cloak floating behind him, brandishing javelin in right hand, with figure of Dacian unclear below the horse so may be in front of horse where coin is missing. Most of legends also missing. Mint of Rome. Cf. BMC III, p.177, pl.31, fig.5, no.841
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Sunday 12th April 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3F8659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), joint reign (AD 253-260), Reece period 12, VICT GERMANICA reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with right hand outstretched, holding wreath and trophy in left, and kicking bound seated captive at her feet to the left. Mint of Lugdunum or Lyon. Cf. RIC V p.71, no.45; Cunetio p.105, no.725
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3F1C42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), Reece period 13, P M TR P COS III P P reverse type depicting the Emperor helmeted standing left, holding globe in right hand and long vertical spear in left hand. Part of the circumference of the coin is missing where the consular numbers should be, and the gap between COS and P P is quite wide but if the numerals are spaced out, and the bases of the two outer 'I' are visible, then it likely reads III when he was Consul from AD 262-266. Cf. Cunetio p.144, pl.24, no.2391.2
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
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Record ID: CORN-3EB1BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate of Valerian I (AD 253-260), Reece period 12, second series, AD 256-257, LAETITIA AVGG reverse type depicting Laetitia holding purse in right hand and anchor in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC Vol.V, part 1, p.46, no.97; Cunetio p.98, pl.3, no.475
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3DD84C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver radiate of Valerian II (AD 256-8), Reece period 12, IOVI CRESCENTI reverse type depicting the infant Jupiter seated right, head left, on the Amalthean goat standing right with his right arm raised and his left hand holding the goat's horn. Mint of Gaul. Cf. Cunetio p.105 no.738; RIC V, pt.1, p.116, no.3
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: CORN-3E9A47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 258-263), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing left, holding globe in right hand, and long vertical spear in raised left. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio, p. 111, no. 923.
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 5th October 2019
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Record ID: CORN-3E23B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, Reece period 17, dating from c.AD 330-335. VRBS ROMA type with reverse depicting she-wolf left suckling twins with two stars above on either side of a 'Q' and R*P in exergue so mint of Rome. Cf. RIC VII, p.341, no.370 which is dated to AD 335.
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 15th August 2019
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Record ID: CORN-6B1814
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy amulet in the form of a miniature Roman brooch or fibula. The wings are stunted and squared off and there is a rectangular projection at the back of the head instead of any hinge or spring, with the entire head decorated in transverse grooves. The bow is biconical in section with a central mid-rib and flat sides that are decorated with incised oblique parallel lines and there is a casting seam on the back which is off-centre. There is also a central square rod projecting from the broken foot of the brooch amulet which may have been used to attach or mount it, but has…
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2019
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Record ID: CORN-6A5543
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), Reece Period 7, dating from c.AD 145-161, TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST S / C // COS IIII reverse type depicting temple with eight columns and podium of steps and two figures in a central recess seated side by side, uncertain figures in the pediment and standing figures in the centre and on angles on the roof . Mint of Rome. Cf. BMC IV, p.277, pl.41, fig.9 (reverse only), no.1718
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2019
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Record ID: CORN-AD5922
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Contans (AD 333-350), Reece period 17, VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other holding a wreath with the letter ' D' between the figures, issue of AD 347-348, Trier mint. Cf. RIC Vol.8, p.152, no.196
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A4BDBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), Reece period 7, dating from AD 158-159, probably TR POT XXII COS IIII S C reverse type, depicting Annona standing left between modius and prow, holding corn ears and rudder. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC Vol.III, p.150, no.1006 See SUSS-477702 for a similar reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EA948B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Trajan (AD 98-117), with possibly a seated figure facing left on the reverse but large areas of the original surface are missing on both sides so it is very difficult to make out any more details.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EA4642
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republician denarius of the moneyer Q. Cassius Longinus, dated from c.55 BC. Cf. BMC REPUBLIC I & III, 1970, p.481, pl.XLVIII, fig.10, nos.3868-3870
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E9DEA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Antoninus Pius (AD 131-160), Reece period 7, with outline of head on obverse and standing central figure on reverse but the coin is too worn and pitted to make out any more details.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E9C0B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman dupondius, possibly of Trajan (AD 98-117), Reece period 5, from the forehead, nose and chin that remain of the radiate head facing right on the obverse, and possibly a central standing figure on the reverse but most of the surface is missing and the coin has been over-cleaned so no more detail can be made out.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E87D59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Gordian III (AD 238-244), dating to the period c. AD 241-243 (Reece period 12). [P M TR P] V C[OS II P P, S C] reverse type depicting Gordian standing right holding transverse spear and globe. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV.3, p. 49, no. 305ff.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE7F40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius I (AD 293-306), dating from the period AD 302-303 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius towered standing left holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left, chlamys over left shoulder. Mint mark S / F // IITR for Trier. Cf. RIC Vol.VI, p.197, no.530a
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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