Sestertius of Lucivs Vervs Date of discovery: 2025-04-13 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex This Roman coin is a sestertius, a large bronze denomination widely used during the Roman Empire. Struck between 165 and 166 CE, it features on its obverse (front) a laureate and draped bust of […]
Semisses from Colonia Nemausus Date of discovery: 2025-04-06 and before Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex These small bronze coin fragments are semisses. Not originally struck as such, but created by cutting a larger Roman coin, typically an as or dupondius, in half. These improvised semisses were commonly
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Harness pendant hanger Date of discovery: 2024-10-19 Aproximate location of discovery:Â Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context:Â Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex The medieval harness pendant hanger is a finely crafted, gilded copper alloy artifact, likely dating from the 13th to 14th century. This small, ornate piece, exhibiting a greenish patina with traces of gilding, served as a decorative
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Sestertius Traianvs Date of discovery: 2024-10-19 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex This Roman sestertius, a large bronze coin used throughout the empire, features on its obverse a laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right. The reverse presents the goddess Ceres, draped and standing left, holding two
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Sesterius of Severus Alexander Date of discovery: 2024-10-13 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex Links: Numista, OCRE Severus Alexander (208–235 CE) ascended to the throne at a young age, following the assassination of his cousin Elagabalus. His reign was marked by efforts to restore traditional Roman values, strengthen
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Aucissa fibula fragment Date of discovery: 2024-02-10 Aproximate location of discovery: Borgloon, Vlaanderen Context:Â Roman coins, Roman road The Aucissa fibula, a distinctive Roman brooch type from the late 1st century BCE to the mid-1st century CE, exemplifies the blend of functionality and artistry in ancient personal adornment. Named after the frequent inscription “AUCISSA” on specimens,
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Sterling – Jan III Date of discovery: 2019-08-25 & 2018-08-18 Aproximate location of discovery: Drogenhof, Lubbeek, Vlaanderen Context: Debris from building, 14th to 16th century coinage Resources: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces139645.html
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16th century knightly warhammer Date of discovery: 2018-03-05 Aproximate location of discovery: Drogenhof, Lubbeek, Vlaanderen Context: Debris from building, 14th to 16th century coinage MEDEA ID:Â 31599 In the late 16th century, knightly German warhammers represented a transitional blend of medieval tradition and early modern warfare. Designed for piercing armor, these weapons featured a sturdy hammerhead
13-14th century buckle Date of discovery: 2017-11-25 Aproximate location of discovery: Drogenhof, Lubbeek, Vlaanderen Context:Â 14th to 16th century coinage The buckle, a cast copper-alloy artifact gilded with gold from the late 13th to 14th century (c. 1250-1400), features two loops separated by an integral plate, indicative of a specialized, yet unidentified, function. A rivet, likely
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