Record ID: LVPL-34FE36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Gallo-Belgic E type stater attributed to the Ambiani tribe, minted c. 60 BC-c. 50 BC. Obverse: Mound. Reverse: Celticised horse galloping right, disjointed lines and pellets above. (ABC 16).  Ref.: Van Arsdell 1989: 70, cf. no. 52-1. Dimensions: 17.8mm diameter, 2.8mm thick; weight: 5.99g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-FB0C59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age Gallo-Belgic import quarter stater 'boat tree/wolf and twins' type dating to circa 65-50 BC. Obverse description: Geometric pattern, large curve with two shapes below (often described as wolf and twins or a boat with occupants). Reverse description: Geometric pattern, tree like object in centre, lines and curve near tree. ABC 40; VA 69-1. 
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E90B43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold, uninscribed, Iron Age quarter stater, probably of Gallo-Belgic D / ‘Boat Tree’ type, dating to the period c.80-60 BC. Obverse: Boat with two occupants? Reverse: Tree-like motif above forked line, Y-shaped motif below. cf. Sills 2017: p. 15, nos. 24-26; ABC p. 29, no. 40. This is probably a Gallo-Belgic rather than insular British type.  Dimensions: 12.5mm diamter and 1.0mm thick, it weighs 1.43g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3C3732
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold quarter noble of Edward III, dating to the period AD 1363-1369. Fourth coinage, Treaty Series. Mint of Calais.  North vol.II, no.1245
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3FCA89
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Post Medieval gold finger ring dating to circa AD 1550-1650. It is a posey or ‘posie’ ring containing incised decoration on the outer face and an inscription on the inner. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The outer face is decorated with a repetitive incised design of two obliquely incised grooves between which are three circular pellets arranged in an oblique line. Beneath are two median longitudinal incised grooves which are flanked by three rounded pellets arranged in a linear fashion. The design is present four times. The insid…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-78179A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold quarter noble of Henry VI, first reign (AD 1422-1461), Annulet issue, dating to AD 1422-1427 (N 1420). Mint of London. Ref: North 1975: 60.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-68ADE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Iceni/East Anglian region 'Norfolk wolf' left type dating to circa 50-20 BC. Obverse:Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Wolf left, [jaws open], bird motif on back and pellets above, pellet and pellet triad below. As ABC p. 78, no. 1399; VA 610-613; MC 218-278.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-70ECF8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age gold tripartite penannular ring dating to circa 1300-1150 BC. It is C-shaped in plan comprised of three circular-sectioned penannular rings soldered together. The terminals are of an inconsistent width, creating an oblique aperture. Diameter: 14.2mm; Width: 6.4mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 3.38g. Discussion: The form is consistent with other examples processed through the Treasure Act including 2021 T762 (Gard 2021) and 2012 T165 (Smith 2012) each of which is dated to the Middle Bronze Age. Meeks et. al. (2008, 13) note that “although small, penann…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A44593
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold iron Age Gallo-Belgic Aa imported Broad Flan stater of unknown ruler, attributed to the continental Ambiani, dating to the period c.175-c.60 BC. 'Gallo-Belgic Broad flan right' Type.  This type arrived in Britain around the mid-2nd century AD and their distribution in concentrated in the Thames valley (Rudd 2010, 11).  ABC 1; LT 7878; DT 52-58; VA 10-1/10-2; Ev. A1-2; Al. Aa1
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D87397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval double crown of James I dating to AD1604-1619.  IACOBVS D G MA' BR[IT] FRA HIB REX depicting a crowned bust (fifth bust) facing right.  The coin has been bent and is damaged.  HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting a crowned square shield with I R on either side.    Mint of London.  North (1991) vol 2, p 145, North 2088/2089.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-6E1AB2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold sheet metal biconical bead with gold wire filigree decoration of early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) date. The two sections of the bead are each made from sheet metal rolled into truncated cones leaving a hole in the centre of their apex. One of these holes is encircled by applied beaded wire, but this is missing on the other. The two sections are joined together at their bases, the join then covered by two strips of beaded wire encircling this point. The outer face of each section is decorated with strips of beaded wire bent into three elongated triangles p…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drinkstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2B05CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Iron Age Iceni stater dating to the period c.AD 10-c.40. ABC 'Antedios Triple Moons' Type, inscribed 'ANTEDI' in reference to the ruler Antedio(s).  Rudd (2010, 87) writes 'the three crescent moons may symbolise a regal triumvirate of Antedios, Ecen and another ruler whose name is unknown to us. The six stylised neck torcs may signify not only royalty, but also religious leadership. Icenian kings may also have been chief priests of the tribe'. ABC 1639; VA 705; BMC 3790; Ev.18.2; Al.Va; M 418; Ch.275, S 440 Rudd, C. 2010. Ancien…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E07091
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age inscribed gold quarter stater of the North Thames/Catuvellanui region, Agr Horse type, dating to circa 10-45. Obverse: corn ear wikthout central stalk, [CAM] to left, CVN to right. Reverse: Horse rearing right, dashes for main, branch above.  As ABC pg 142 no. 2003; BMC 1854 
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bawdsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-118577
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (damaged) gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign), dating to the period AD 1422-27. Annulet issue. Large lis initial marks. Minted in London.  North vol.II, no.1420
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EFFE19
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring (Henig II/ Guiraud type 2A) of Roman date (c. 43-200).  Description: The ring is broken at the narrowest part of the hoop, opposite the bezel, and is misshapen. The hoop is pointed oval in cross section, thickening and widening gradually towards the shoulders which merge to create the bezel. The bezel has an oval recess for a now missing setting. The surface of the ring is textured by rippling in the gold as well as scuffing and scratching.  Measurements: Length: 37.6; width (at bezel): 8.5mm; thickness …
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Assington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E72D88
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete Post Medieval gold finger ring dating to circa 1550-1700. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The exterior edge is plain and there is no maker’s mark. On the interior edge is the inscription: ‘THE x GYFT x OF x A x FRIND. The inscription is rendered in Roman block capitals. Diameter: 17.6 mm; Width: 3mm; Thickness: 1.3mm; Weight: 2.30g. Discussion: Gold posy (or posie) rings were a popular form of finger ring in use between the 16th to 18th centuries AD. Without the benefit of a maker’s mark stamped onto the ring, they …
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whepstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E725DB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A gold Post Medieval posey finger ring dating to circa AD 1650-1800. The hoop is D-shaped in section with a floral motif in relief. On the flat inside edge is an inscription rendered in cursive reading: I mourne with silence. Diameter: 17.2mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness: 1.6mm; Weight: 3.05g. Discussion: Exchanging posie or posey rings, made of gold more often than silver, engraved with mottoes were popular between the 16th and 18th centuries. Lettering and inscriptions can narrow the dating of a ring, with text comprised of block capitals often earlier in date t…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BFBF5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater, Gallic War uniface type, attributed to the Ambiani dating to circa 65 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. 
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stratford St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BFA08E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater, Gallic War uniface type, attributed to the Ambiani dating to circa 65 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. 
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stratford St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-04B91F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Tasciovanos Verlamion type. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, one curved, with back to back crescents at centre, the legend V-E-R-L in the angles of the cross. Reverse: Horse left, bucranium above, the legend T-AS-C below (T before horse, AS below, C below tail). cf. ABC p. 129, no. 2598; Sills, 2017: p. 563, nos. 524-525, Class 4b. Measurments :- Diameter 11.94mm , Thickness 1.92mm,  Weight 1.5g
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.