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 […]
Carolingian Disk Brooch Date of discovery: 2025-04-06 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex, Roman coins Carolingian cross-disc brooches with enamel (8th–9th century) are early medieval ornaments, often worn as status symbols. They consist of a circular disc with a cross motif in relief. The spaces between the cross arms were
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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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