Brass intaglio ring Date of discovery: 2025-11-01 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, roman coinage Weight: 7.04 g Size: Ring 24x5x2 mm (D/W/T), Intaglio 9mm D This copper-alloy ring, likely made of brass, dates to the 1st – 2nd century AD and is probably of Roman origin. It was found […]
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Sestertius of Lucivs Vervs Date of discovery: 2025-04-13 Aproximate location of discovery: Zoutleeuw, 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: Zoutleeuw, 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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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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As Crispina (178-191) Date of discovery: 2023-01-07 Aproximate location of discovery: Borgloon, Vlaanderen Context: Roman fibulae, Roman road This bronze coin features Bruttia Crispina, wife of Emperor Commodus and Roman empress (Augusta) from 178 CE. On the obverse, her portrait appears with the legend CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Juno Regina, veiled and holding a patera
Aucissa fibula fragment Date of discovery: 2024-02-10 Aproximate location of discovery: Borgloon, Vlaanderen Context: 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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