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Record ID: SF-30F5F3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval English jetton 'standing king under canopy' jeton dating to c.1350-1400. Obv: Simplified design of king standing under a canopy Rev. Triple stranded cross fleury with fleur de lis in each angle surrounded by a tressure of arches c.f. Mitchiner, 1998, 122, nos 275-276 ff Diameter: 21.91mm, thickness: 0.95mm, weight: 1.76g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-30907C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end dating to the Medieval period. It is a tongue-shaped form, with a scalloped attachment edge; round grooved aperture; two rivets; tapering sides. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Pritchard, 1991, pg 140, plate 93, 653.  Length: 27.46mm Width: 19.18mm Weight: 2.40g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-30694E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Medieval buckle frame. The outside edge protrudes at the sides and has a sheet roller with parallel grooves. Only the outer edge of the frame survives. See Griffiths et al, 2007, fig 2.5.1). Length: 11.49mm Width: 12.23mm Weight: 2.10g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-300FB2
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead mould probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period. It is shaped into a fish, with a clear tail and some detailing to create a face. It has defined sides, and a raised rim on the reverse face suggesting it was used to mould pottery or bricks. It has suffered post-depositional damage and is not flat and mis-shapen. Length: 94.08mm Width: 28.10mm Thickness: 10.58mm Weight: 117.34g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2F49F4
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of complete Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy tweezers dating to circa AD 43-1066. The tweezers are sub-rectangular in plan. In section, the arm end is bent out shape at a 90 degree angle to the loop. The loop is circular and contains the remains of a complete wire suspension loop. The suspension loop has two coiled ends to keep it in place. The arms of the tweezers flare outwards and the tip of one arm is folded inwards at 90 degrees.  The form and the inclusion of a slip knot suspension loop suggests an Early Medieval date. …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2EF885
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch with double pierced lug. Half the spring is missing, the pin and wings are incomplete. The lug becomes a central rib on the upper bow, with moulded grooves on either side. The flat centre rib of the lower bow has lightly incised rocker decoration. The catchplate is folded over and has a groove where the pin would lie when closed (Blagg et al., 2004, pg 94-95, plate 88).  Weight: 6.57g Length: 39.85mm Width: 19.72mm
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2EB4B7
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete Medieval copper-alloy thimbles. The thimbles have slightly sloping sides and a domed top. The surface is decorated with individually punched circular holes in a continuous anti-clockwise (left-hand) spiral, starting from a bare 'tonsure' at the centre of the top and ending in a slightly thickened band at the base. One pit no pierces the metal. There is no clear evidence of folding or notches at the base. 1: The thimble is 22.86mm in height, 21.80mm in diameter at the base, 2.10mm thick and weighs 14.09g 2: The thimble is 22.85mm in height, 20.51mm …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2E780D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete steelyard weight of Roman date. Cast biconical lead weight retaining the remains of a corroded iron loop at the top.  Weight: 1350g Height 81.23mm Diameter: 64.15mm
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C9DE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) finger ring. The penannular hoop is D-shaped with tapering ends which crossover and is D-shaped in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is signs of corrosion and pitting on the patina. A number of similar rings have been found during excavations, e.g. Elveden (West 1998, 26, no.24.7) and Thetford (Goodall in Rogerson and Dallas 1984, 69, fig.110, nos.17-20) and and recorded with the PAS in Suffolk (e.g. SF-1114A6, SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03). …
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1C6837
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) finger ring. The penannular hoop with tapering ends is circular in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is evidence of a white metal coating.  A number of similar rings have been found during excavations, e.g. Elveden (West 1998, 26, no.24.7) and Thetford (Goodall in Rogerson and Dallas 1984, 69, fig.110, nos.17-20) and and recorded with the PAS in Suffolk (e.g. SF-1114A6, SF-07FB63, SF-450B65 and SF-DE3E03). Some examples have the ends twisted t…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1BFB96
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy strap end with a wedge shaped terminal end which is not split, but has two rivet holes, one through either corner with the remains of copper-alloy rivets within them. The shaft is incomplete and what remains is decorated with four transverse mouldings. Superficially this strap-end is of a similar form to the attachment end of a Thomas Class B type I, however, as the wedge shaped attachment end is not split it may have been created from the foot of a small long brooch (Thomas, 2003, pg4-5, fig2). Length: 25.85mm Widt…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1BDAE8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman finger ring. Only the shoulders and bezel of the ring survive intact, the remainder missing due to old breaks. The shoulders are flat, oval shaped in section and expand to encompass the oval shaped bezel. The bezel contains a central S-coil motif either side of which are recessed fields filled with the remains of red enamel. Adam Daubney has done some research into Enamelled Romano-British Finger Rings, where he identifies a classification, which would make this example a Group 5 'Curves'. He also suggests this design is typical of East A…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1B57C5
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early Bronze Age flat axehead. All that remains is the blade end, which is flared and roughly triangular in shape.The worn and corroded cutting edge is crescentic in form, extending beyond both sides of the axe. The surface is badly corroded with little of the original patina remaining.  This is the blade end from an incomplete axe of Bronze Age date. Its form, size and lack of flanges suggest it is a flat axe rather than a palstave and as such it dates to the Early Bronze Age, c.2150-1500 BC. Length: 66.35mm Width: 62.66mm Thickness: …
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1A0B8A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy bead dating to circa 800 BC-AD 410. It is broadly circular in plan, with no evidence of decoration. It is dark brown in patina with some pitting and corrosion.  Diameter: 12.30mm; Height: 8.40mm; Weight: 4.23g. Beads are problematic to date without secure contextual information as they have been found in contexts from the Bronze Age to the end of the Early Medieval period. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-196FF1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper-alloy spearhead of probable Middle to Late Bronze Age date. Only the tip survives, the pitting and corrosion. This is an incomplete fragment from the tip of a Bronze Age object, probably a spear of uncertain type. It is likely to date to the Middle or Late Bronze Age, c.1600-800 BC. It is 35.61mm in length, 12.68mm in width, 4.04mm in width and 5.32g in weight. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18F49C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman knife handle. Rectangular in shape with a waisted centre, it is narrower at the terminal which ends in a rectangular knop. Decorated with transverse mouldings and grooves. The incomplete terminal has the remains of corded iron surviving which may be an iron blade from a small knife. It is 24.33mm in length, 13.62mm in width and 6.82g in weight.  There are no similar examples of this form on PAS.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-07DA07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early medieval to medieval D-shaped buckle loop frame with a narrowed bar, and a fragment remains of the pin attached to the bar, pin missing. The outside edge of the loop is bevelled. There are zoomorphic mouldings each side of the strap bar. It is 28.49mm in length, 22.02mm in width,3.97mm in thickness and weighs 5.93g. Similar examples can be see in Griffiths et al, 2007, pg62, 310, which they date broadly to the 11th-12th Century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-07963C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly of Hadrian (c. AD 117-138), dating to the period c. AD 117-138 (Reece Period 6). Unknown Fortuna reverse type depicting Fortuna seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Reverse legend: illegible. Reverse exergue: [] []//[]ORT RED. Obverse depicts a laureate head right. Obverse legend: illegible. Mint unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-079585
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain emperor, dating to the period c. AD 1-199 (Reece Period unknown). Unknown reverse type depicting a figure seated left. Reverse legend is illegible. Obverse is illegible. Obverse legend is illegible. Mint unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-07401A
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword belt fitting, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600.  It consists of an incomplete main plate, which is expanded in the centre, becoming narrower towards its surviving end, which terminates in a trefoil terminal. with an iron rivet in the centre. The other end of this plate is missing. One loop projects from its lower edge and suspended from the plate is a smaller mount with a hooked terminal. The mount has a lobe to either side of its inner end below which its body flares outwards towards its lower end be…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sudbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-06E2A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Hod Hill Roman brooch, with low side knobs and plain leg. Pin, hinge missing, incomplete catchplate. The bow is flat-backed.Damaged edges. Evidence of white metal coating. Length: 45.29mm, width 16.58mm, weight 4.97g. Similar examples can be found in Blagg et al, 2004, pg 90, plate 61, p21. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06C763
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period AD 351-3 (Reece period 18). VICT(ORIAE) DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse type, depicting two Victories holding wreath inscribed Vot / V / MVLT/ X. Mint of Trier. LRBC, 16, no.58/59
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cratfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-068E5B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy hexagonally faceted medieval seal matrix with a flat lozenge pierced terminal. The central design shows two human heads, potentially a man and women, suggesting it may be a love and loyalty seal from the 14th century (Harvey and McGuiness, 1996, pg90). The inscription is corroded and cannot be read.  It is 23.80mm in length, 17.82mm in diameter and weighs 11.50g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-052BEC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an early-medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) cruciform brooch. The object consists of the zoomorphic foot below two transverse moulded ribs. Immediately above the ribs is a worn transverse break. The creature is heavily stylised, moulded pellets for eyes below two thin incised grooves representing brows. The face flattens before opening out into two flat and semi-circular nostrils which are wider than the rest of the head. The nostrils are separated by a ridge - the snout - which begins at the midpoint between the eyes and runs longitudinally, before terminating in a bifurcat…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-045F93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment copper-alloy equal-armed brooch of Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. Only the terminal end survives. The terminal is flat, triangular in form and missing parts of its outer edges due to old breaks. There is no evidence of decoration on the front plate.  On the back face is a single D-shaped pin lug with circular aperture. It is 22.15mm in length, 32.91mm wide and 11.36mm in thickness, weighing 8.12g. This is an incomplete equal-armed brooch. It is similar to those known as the 'Anglian' type, seen as having Scandinavian influence …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-04053E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small-long brooch. The head plate is incomplete missing the top projection and left side knob, roughly trefoil-shaped consisting of a central square with a D-shaped section projecting to the side with a notch to the side behind it. The outer face of the central section is decorated with a raised square while the D-shaped section is decorated with longitudinal lines engraved. In the centre of the reverse of the head there is a sub-rectangular pin lug covered with heavy iron corrosion from the now…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-03E593
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete unlooped copper-alloy Middle to Late Bronze Age palstave axehead. The H-shaped hafting channels at the butt are in good condition, with most of the original edges surviving on all four flanges. The butt narrows before a worn transverse break. The (abraded) stop ridge is slightly higher than the flanges. The septum is 57.1mm long. Beneath the stop ridge on both faces is a moulded shield-shaped pattern, bisected by a prominent longitudinal ridge creating a trident pattern. The ridges fade before the cutting edge. The crescentic cutting edge is jagged and abraded. There are no ca…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-0394E8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix. The object has a circular base/die with a hexagonally faceted handle terminating in a flattened lozenge-shaped suspension loop with two collars at its lower end. The handle is 8.96m wide and 4.26mm thick.The outer face of the circular base/die is inscribed with a Letter R with branches behind it, and a crown motif on top of the R. The letter is probably the initial of its owner. For a similar example see PAS record SF-850D84; LEIC-B4C1AD. Both the design and inscription indicate that this is one of the simple, small, ty…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0357D1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spear of probable Middle to Late Bronze Age date. Only the tip survives, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. It is triangular in form with prominent mid rib and flattened blades that give the surviving fragment a lozenge shaped cross-section. The tip is rounded and perhaps incomplete due to old breaks, while in the breaks towards the butt end can be seen the remains of a central circular socket. It measures 50.01mm in length, 10.04mm in width, 7.87mm in thickness, and 8.31g in weight. This is an incomplete fragment from the tip of a Bronze Age objec…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-033230
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. It has a flat, round shaped die with hexagonally faceted conical terminal. At the terminal end is a transverse collar above which extends a flattened oval suspension loop with central circular aperture. This holds in place a fragment of a separately cast iron loop or chain. The die itself has a central Chi-Rho motif within an inner circle, surrounded by legend that reads 'PRIVE SV' (I am private). It measures 18.89mm in height, 15.49mm in diameter and 4.74g in weight. This is a seal matrix of Medieval da…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-02E276
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy buckle with integral plate. It is broadly triangular in form with hollow/concave back face.The attachment end is semi-circular with a central circular rivet hole and each side of the plate has identical moulded decoration, the frame is now incomplete and there is a pin hole for the missing pin in the centre of the plate. The front face of the object has the remains of an added white metal coating and is missing its rivets due to old breaks. The concave back face is undecorated but has two integrally cast attachment lugs.…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0293FC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy mount dating to circa AD 100-300. The lower half is crescentic (or pelta) with inverted rounded knops on each terminal, leading to a break. The reverse is concave with a copper allloy rivet projecting from the lower elements of the mount. The mount is similar to Bishop and Coulston 1993L pg 156, no 9 and a number recorded on the PAS database including SF-7B39DD; OXON-998CA4; BM-B5D6AB; BH-59AF9D and SOM-1F75EF5. The example in Bishop and Coulston was recovered from Cirencester and believed to be associa…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F2BBFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman as of Diocletian (c. AD 284-305), dating to the period c. AD 298-299 (Reece Period 15). FORTVNA REDVCI AVGG ET CAES NN reverse type - extremely worn but depicting Fortuna seated left (chair visible) with rudder (illegible) in right hand and cornucopiae (visible) in left hand.. Reverse legend: F[]. Obverse depicts a laureate head right. Obverse legend: []ETIANVS [PF] A[]. Mint mark: [] []//[T][]. Mint: Probably Trier. As RIC Vol VI. no 240
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F29C10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constatine II (c. AD 317-340)), dating to the period c. AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them two standards. Reverse legend: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Obverse depicts a laureate, cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend: []INVS IVN NOB C . Mint mark: -//P[L]G . Mint: Lyon. As RIC vol VII, no. 238
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F23BF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (c. AD 307-361), dating to the period c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them two standards. Reverse legend: illegible. Obverse depicts a bust right. Obverse legend: illegible. Mint mark: -//[][][] Mint unknown.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F23AD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of uncertain ruler, dating to the period c. AD 1-199 (Reece Period unknown). Reverse is illegible. Reverse legend: illegible. Obverse is illegible. Obverse legend: illegible. Mint unknown.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F239A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of uncertain emperor, dating to the period c. AD 260-402 (Reece Period unknown). Unknown reverse type - illegible. Reverse legend: illegible. Obverse is illegible. Obverse legend: illegible. Mint mark illegible. Mint unknown. 
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F04DF2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval seal matrix. The matrix is disc-shaped with a seam running across the centre of the reverse from which a suspension loop develops to one side (now almost entirely missing). The outer face (die) is decorated with the central engraved design of a male and female head facing each other kissing and an outer engraved inscription, which is now too worn and damaged to be ready clearly. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks are well worn. Matrices featuring a similar design of a kissing couple are recorded on the PAS database from Somerset (SOM-4…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Metfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F031EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver medieval penny of Henry II to Henry III, dating to the period AD 1180-1247. Uncertain class and moneyer, minted in London.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wissett', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F02732
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (cut half) silver medieval penny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1248-50. Class 3b. Minted by Adam of Oxford. North vol.I, no.987
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linstead Magna', grid reference and parish protected.