Record ID: SUSS-0262EF
Object type: RELIQUARY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, gold and rock crystal, pendant, possibly a reliquary. The object comprises a cut piece of rock crystal in a gold setting with opposing suspension loops. When viewed in plan, it takes the the form of a flask or similar vessel. The top is a hemispherical knop in the form of a bottle stopper; there is a wide flanged collar below which it tapers in to form the neck of the vessel. This then widens out to form the main bulk of the vessel, with aneloganted octagon cut in the centre. There is a small foot at the bottom. The crystal is broken at the neck of the vessel and t…
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halland Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-5DE2BF
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy, post medieval-modern medal, dating AD.1600-1900. copying a1st century Neronian coin of AD.54-68. Object is a circular disc of metal with an attached suspension loop. The object copies a coin of type cf. RIC I, 2nd ed. Nos. 400-441. The object is most likely Victorian in date as the material is wrong for the type of coin depicted. Obverse: Head of Nero left, [NERO CL]AV[D] CAESAR AVG GERM TRP PM [PP] Reverse: walls of Portus, Ostia, five ships arrayed in harbour with spirit of Tiber beneath. AVGVSTI at top, SPQR OST below. Length (Incl. loop): 40.32mm Weig…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-CDE4E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, Post medieval, penny of Elizabeth I AD.1558-1603, London mint, escallop Initial mark, AD.1584-87, third issue, North No.2017 Obverse, crowned bust left E.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA Reverse, Square shield with long cross fourchee, CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-CAE238
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval, cast lead token, uniface AD.1500-1850. The obverse face has a crudely drawn 8 point star surrounding a heart cast in relief. The reverse preserves a raised triangle on the edge where the casting sprue was attached.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-B87339
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, based on a Roman or Ancient Greek coin, and probably dating from the post-Medieval to modern periods. The object comprises a copper-alloy disc with with a relief-moulded head, facing right, on one side; on the other side are two standing figures. Protruding from the edge of the disc is a sub-cylindrical projection, broken at its distal end, where there is attached iron staining. This object was originally recorded as an Iron Age coin or token; however, it is more likely to be an incomplete pipe tamper of much later date (JW, 7.6.19).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-0EA015
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy object, probably representing part of a post-medieval purse bar (c.1550-1650). The object comprises a bar with circular cross section with a pointed spherical terminal, resembling a flower bud, at one end. The opposite terminal is rectangular, with a flattened face on which incised lines create ridges. The terminal has a semi-circular cross section. There is some evidence of a worn break on this terminal, suggesting the object once continued beyond.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-0E65B8
Object type: PULLEY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper-alloy object, probably representing a post-medieval to modern pulley component. The object has a circular plate with a projecting knop at one end and a distorted, sub-rectangular, strap loop at the opposite end. The second, much smaller, sub-rectangular, plate springs from the top of the circular one; the two plates are aligned parallel to each other and are separated by a central gap.
Created on: Monday 25th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-69EEA1
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Post Medieval medalet from the end of the Peninsula War campaign celebrating the exile of Napoleon to Elba in AD.1814. The medalet has been pierced at the top to allow suspension, this pierces the E on the reverse Obverse, the devil leading a donkey with Napoleon seated on its back, a noose round his neck. Napoleon faces to the rear of the Donkey and has a depressed demeanour. legend [INSEPERABLE FRIENDS] with [TO ELBA] in exergue beneath. Reverse, legend WE CONQUER TO SET FREE with [E]MP/ OF RUSSIA/ K OF PRUSSIA/ MARQUIS/ WELLINGTON/ PRINCE/ SCWARTZEN/BERG with …
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-68ABD9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy buckle, Medieval-Post Medieval, AD.1300-1700. The object comprises a fragment of a buckle frame, curved in a C shape with a sub triangular cross-section. The ends of the frame taper to worn breaks where the pin bar has broken away. The buckle was probably D shaped though it could also have been a small double looped buckle.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3DD7BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, post medieval, Rose farthing of Charles I AD.1625-1649, legends illegible Obverse, Crown with sceptres in saltire behind Reverse Crowned Rose
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-3DC354
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, jetton, heavily corroded and with damage to the flan removing about 30% of the disc. Obverse, imperial orb in tressure of three arches +GOTT [...] EICH Reverse, illegible
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-3D9D94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I AD.1558-1603, London mint, no initial mark visible, the coin is very worn, North no.1988,2001,2017 Obverse, bust illegible, [E].D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA Reverse, royal shield with long cross fourchee, CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-32B84E
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy mould of unknown purpose, dating to the period c.1750-1820. The obverse face has the impression of a laureate bust and the legend 'GEORGIVS . REX'. The reverse has an impression of Britannia seated.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2DD78B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy double-loop shoe buckle or knee buckle, dating to the period c.1700-1800. The object comprises the frame of the buckle, without the pin or rowel and tongue. The buckle frame has concave sides with central decoration of five transverse ribs. There is also decoration at the opposite ends of the frame, where the pin would have rested, again in the form of five transverse ribs, though in this instance the buckle ends are convex. The back of the buckle is undecorated.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2D99DA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy double-loop buckle, dating to the period c.1600-1700. The object is composed of the buckle frame, missing its pin. There is iron staining on the central pin bar suggesting that the pin was originally iron. The buckle has a pointed oval appearance, with a pin rest upon each 'point' of the oval; this is in the form of a bulbous knop. Radiating from the pin bar, along the frame, are incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is undecorated.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2B7403
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, Post medieval, halfgroat of James I AD.1603-1625, London mint, Mullet Initial mark AD.1611-1612, Second Coinage, North No.2105/1 Obverse, crowned rose, I.D.G.ROSA.SINE.SPINA Reverse, Crowned Thistle, TVEATVR. VNITA. DEVS
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-2AA0ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, post medieval, Scottish Thirty Shillings of Charles I, AD.1625-1649, Third coinage 1637-1642, Falconer's issue coinage, Spink No.5556. Obverse Equestrian portrait left, F below horse's hoof with rough ground, CAROLVS : D : G: MAGN : BRITAN : FRAN: ET HI : REX thistle initial mark Reverse, garnished square shield, with crown, two stars above QVAE DEVS: CONIVNXIT . NEMO . SEPARET
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-C1A17C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, post-medieval, sovereign penny of Henry VIII, First coinage, 1509-1526.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-BFFB3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Elizabeth I, dating to the period 1595-1598. Key initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol. II No.2018.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-BF94BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I, London mint, (P) initial mark 1643-1644, North Vol.II, no.2258. The coin is curiously struck, possibly as the result of a double strike. The legends overlap in places and are often broken
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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