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Identification for assessments and full reports. Integrated numismatic and archaeological analysis.

Leading specialist with over 30 years’ experience working with archaeological site finds and coin hoards. Over 30,000 coins identified and published.

In 2021 we were commissioned by  CIfA to design and deliver  Toolkit for Finds Reporting: Roman Coinage.

Vianova’s work is compliant with CIfA’s Toolkit, delivering high quality Roman coin reports to clients throughout the UK.

We can assist clients throughout all stages of a project, from initial outline proposals to Project Designs and Written Schemes of Investigation, Scheduled Monument Consents and funding applications.

Track record of completing complex or challenging legacy projects, such as the Staffordshire Hoard and the forum-basilica excavations at Caerwent.

We manage fieldwork and post-excavation projects – from organising and running excavations, to initial post-ex Assessments, Updated Project Designs, final analysis and preparation of reports and publications.

Currently running the excavation project at Hinton St Mary on behalf of The British Museum.

Our network of experienced external specialists means we can arrange identification, analysis and reporting for most categories of finds. Expertise in Roman artefacts, including small finds and ceramics, but also Prehistoric lithics and Medieval ceramics

Desk-based assessments; heritage statements; resource assessments; management plans; research frameworks; standards and guidance; policy and legislation.

We have contributed to national and regional research frameworks, as well as reviews of professional standards and policies.

Recently, we were commissioned by Cadw to produce the Statement of Significance for Roman Caerleon, and by CIfA to design and deliver  Toolkit for Finds Reporting: Roman Coinage.