Record ID: SUSS-BC6150
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of find Sixteen 3rd century copper alloy radiate coins found together in the same hole, approximately 16 inches deep. The coins all dated from 260 AD - 285 AD. It is therefore likely that they were lost at the same time as a small hoard of coins. Consequently, in terms of age and as there are over 10 copper alloy coins they qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. CATALOGUE 1) Copper alloy radiate of Gallenius, sole reign 260-268 Mint: Rome, issue 6 Obverse: Radiate bust right (GALLIENVS AVG) Revers…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Storrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BA4106
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval signet ring with a circular bezel containing the image of a bird plucking a flower. Above the head of the bird is the following inscription: I FFYNCHR This is likely to denote a personal name, J Fincher, the bird, or finch, acting as a rebus. (A rebus is an image which represents a word). The shoulders of the ring are fluted with three grooves, which turn into a fictive cable-work effect, the grooves being decorated with small punches. The back of the ring has seen a lot of wear, and these punches have, for the most part, been rubbed out. The ring is silver gilt and…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoughton', grid reference and parish protected.