Record ID: SUSS-D2BD81
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval brass circular medal with a design on both sides, and later piercing at 12 o'clock. The medal is 59.3mm in diameter by 4.0mm thick and weighs 65g; the piercing is 4.6mm in diameter. On one side are two standing male figures in Roman military dress including horse tail plumed helmets, facing three quarters towards each other with a three legged altar between; below is a spread eagle and in the background are countryside scenes, probably showing ploughing and harvest. The legend reads DUBUS PRÆLATA TROPHÆTS. On the other side is a female figure in 17th century dress, …
Created on: Monday 9th June 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beddingham', grid reference and parish protected.