Record ID: SUSS-715C0C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th-20th century modern replica of a silver penny of Aelfred Rex, which has been turned into a pendant by means of a nicely produced loop with rivet. The obverse depicts a helmeted bust facing left similar to London Monogram types, but is left facing, rather than right, with the addition of a sword behind his head. The reverse is unlike any known examples from the Early Medieval period, but likely to be an imitation of a fourth century Roman nummus reverse type, depicting Victory on the prow of a ship; a reverse type linked closely to the House of Constantine dynasty. Due to t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-73AEB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Roman gold finger ring, rather crushed and distorted and quite heavily worn. The circular hoop of lenticular cross-section expands to narrow triangular shoulders, one decorated with a slightly raised moulding the other with a pair of shallow incised lines. The bezel is flat, sub-rectangular and undecorated. Discussion: a not dissimilar ring was discovered at Highnam, Gloucestershire (2006 T136; PAS GLO-DAC097). Date: Roman, probably 3rd century AD Ext. d.: 16.7mm Int. d.: 16.4mm Wt.: 3.68g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7502D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver snake ring, heavily distorted. Circular hoop of circular section, which terminates in a pair of serpent heads of elliptical shape with simple mouldings to suggest the heads. Date: 1st to 2nd century AD D. of hoop at widest point: 29.4mm Wt.: 7.87g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-75B584
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Period: post-1714 AD Description: thin sheet silver object, badly damaged/ crumpled. On one side of what remains is an incised line along both long edges creating a border. Within this, on the same side, are further incised lines which could represent foliage. There also appears to be a partial maker's mark of 'M&' in the centre. The reverse appears plain. Dimensions: Length: 37.19mm; Width: 24.90mm; Weight: 0.9g Discussion: The style of lettering used for the maker's mark suggests a modern date.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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