Record ID: SF-17EB49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus, probably of Theodosius II, dating to the period AD 425-435 (Reece Period 22). The reverse type depicts a cross in a wreath. RIC X, p. 275, cf. 440ff. This is only the second coin of its type recorded from Britain - see SUR-13EB9C. These coins are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean, where they were struck, but are very rare in the North-Western Roman Empire.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-DE7B95
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 404 no. 1620: "15 Nov. 1781 "Our worthy Member, Edward King Esqr. V.P. was pleased to produce for the Inspection of the Society, some very curious Roman Gold Coins, which were discovered last year in the County of Suffolk. The Account of the Discovery is simply this: As two Labourers were digging, in May last, in a Sand-Pit at Eye, they struck their Spades agst. a Case covered with Lead, lying within two Feet of the Surface of the Ground; &, upon its being broke open, they discovered therein uppwards of Six hundred Roman Aurei; the value of each of wch. is near tw…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eye', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-AB6467
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 1620A, pp.404-405: "Circumstances of discovery "A major late-Roman hoard of coins, gold jewellery and silver table utensils was found in November 1992 at Hoxne, Suffolk. The finder, Eric Lawes, located the treasure on November 16, 1992, and together with the tenant farmer of the land, Peter Whatling, immediately reported the discovery to Suffolk County Council, the landowners. This prompt action enabled a team from the Suffolk Archaeological Unit, under the direction of Judith Plouviez, to carry out a controlled emergency excavation of the remainder of the deposit on Nov…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DAC220
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman siliqua of Constantine III (AD 407-11), dating to c.407-408 AD(Reece Period 22). Reverse: []I-A AAAVGGGG, Roma seated on cuirass left, holding Victory on a globe and spear, throne visible behind. Mint: Probably Mint of Lyon. RIC X, p. 349, cf. nos. 1525, 1527 & 1529. One third of the coin is missing due to old breaks.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavenham', grid reference and parish protected.