Record ID: PUBLIC-5FBC94
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c.1350-1530. The ampulla is broadly bag-shaped, with two suspension lugs situated at its mid point on either side of the object. One of the lugs has retained its shape whereas the opposite is broken and distorted. One face is decorated with a hachured border that runs around the entire outer edge of the ampulla, but this is not visible at the upper portion of the object due to old damage. Within this border, rectanglar panels enclosing bands of hachured decoration spaced every 5mm or so occur, running the entire length …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-61590B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy radiate struck for Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to c. AD 286-293. Reece period 14. Reverse: illegible, worn flat. Mint uncertain. This coin has been identified based on the appearance of its bust.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-6141C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy radiate struck for Gallienus' sole reign (AD 260-268), dating to c. AD 260-268. Reece period 13. Reverse: FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio 1215.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-62987E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of 'rose-orb' type struck for Hans Schultes III, dating c. 1608-1612. Obverse description: Three crowns alternating with three lis around central rosette Obverse Inscription: HANS SCHVLTES NOR Reverse description: Imperial orb within trilobe Reverse Insciption: GLICK KVMPT VON GO The jetton is well preserved, but has been bent over its obverse face during depostion. It has an even green patina. See Mitchiner nos. 1390/1402. The jetton is bent in half due to post-depositional damage and is pierced on one edge.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-626084
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck copper-alloy French jetton dating to the Medieval period, c. 1490-1500 Obverse description: divided into four quadrants-the top left and bottom right quadrants are decorated with multiple fleur de lis, and the top right and bottom left appear to show a dolphin. Obverse Inscription: Fictitious legend- [...]VSAEON[...]BAEOIDD[...] Reverse description: 9 fleur de lis in field Reverse Inscription: Fictitious legend-OBAEONMVNBOAEOPMV[...]SAE[...] The jetton has been slightly bent over its obverse face during deposition. The object is fairly worn with a brow…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-614EB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain emperor, dating to c. AD 275-285. Reece period 14. Reverse: heavily blundered legend, female figure standing left. Perhaps SALVS AVG or similar. Local unofficial mint.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-61061E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate struck for the deified Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c. AD 270-271. Reece period 13. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, flaming altar. Mint of Rome. See Cunetio, page 141, no. 2313 (Altar 1b).
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wattisfield', grid reference and parish protected.