Record ID: SF-2C733B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The 'Near Blythburgh' hoard. Description: On the 10th of February 2019, Mr [NAME REDACTED] was detecting on cultivated land, recovering a relatively small-sized scattered Iron Age coin hoard from around a 10-15m square in the topsoil. In total, the group consists eight full staters and nine quarter-staters- one of the quarter staters being broken. This group were clearly originally deposited together as part of the same find and are to be known as the 'Near Blythburgh' hoard. List of the coins (A Bliss) Full staters 1. Uninscribed debased gold stater of the East An…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2C6BC4
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold pendant with a red stone setting, most probably a garnet. The pendant is circular in plan and comprises a frame made from a sheet gold back-plate to which has been soldered a strip of gold sheet, with a strand of beaded wire along its lower edge (at the junction between strip and back plate). This frame encloses a pinkish-purple, cabochon-cut stone, also circular in plan with a flat back and domed front. At the apex of the pendant is a plain suspension loop, formed from a narrow strip of gold sheet that has been folded over to form a loop and soldered to the pendant fr…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-154B4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the Atrebates, dating c. 60-20 BC. Rudd's 'Selsey Dahlia' type, 'damaged die' subtype. ABC no. 506.
Created on: Monday 11th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-193352
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Valentinian III (AD 425-455), dating to AD 440-450 (Reece Period 22). VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on globe; right foot on human-headed coiled serpent. Mint of Rome. As RIC X, p. 366, no. 2014. The coin is slightly bent and has a crack on the edge.
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantisden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E0537B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter stater of the Iron Age period, struck by Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni-Trinovantes tribe/North Thames region, dating to c. AD 10-40 (Cunobelinus Plastic). Obverse: Corn ear without central stalk, CAM to left, CVN to right. Reverse: horse rearing right, dashes for mane, branch above, CVN below. As ABC p. 137, no. 2819.
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hacheston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A8E4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman aureus of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax seated right holding long sceptre and branch. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC II (2nd edition), p. 95, no. 29.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Essex', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0091F1
Object type: RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) ring, dating to AD 500-750. It consists of an octagonal cross-sectioned wire, which has been bent into a loop with either end wrapped twice around the other to secure it. It survives in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.38 mm, thickness: 2.18mm, weight: 1.15g Discussion: Small rings of this form appear in both Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Scandinavian contexts and appear to have served a variety of purposes, although they are more typically made from copper alloy or sometimes silver (e.g. MacGregor and Bolick 1993, 261-2, nos…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FD22CE
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Mickfield, Suffolk (2018 T969) One gold Roman solidus and two silver Roman siliquae. They are part of previously recorded hoard (PAS no. IARCH-6CD20A ) 1. A gold Roman solidus of Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 404-408 (Reece period 22). Mint of Rome. RIC X, no. 1252 / Hx.49 OBV: DN HONORI-VS P F AVG - Pearl and rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. REV: VICTORI-A AVGGG - Emperor standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, left foot on a seated captive. Reverse mint mark: R-M/COMOB Die axis: 12 o'clock. Diameter: 20.65mm; thi…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mickfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EBC830
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold uninscribed stater of the East Anglian region, dating c. 50-20 BC. Rudd's 'Norfolk Wolf right' type, c. ABC no. 1393. This coin appears to be struck from the same dies as two examples in the British Museum's collection, c.f nos. 215 and 216.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E84A62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uninscribed gold stater of the East Anglian region dating c. 50-20 BC, Rudd's 'Norfolk Wolf left' type, ABC 1399. C.f also BMC nos 261, 264 and 269. Norfolk Wolf type staters demonstrate multiple minor variations of the reverse type (mainly entailing the symbols between the legs of the wolf), and thus an exact parallel is difficult to pin down.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Lopham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DB07F5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but somewhat distorted gold finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period. The ring comprises a now sub-circular 'D' sectioned hoop, its outer surface demonstrating incised decoration and an inscription or 'posy' visible on its inner. The decoration on the latter consists three motifs that repeat in an irregular pattern: cinquefoils/five-petalled flowers (5), oval-bodied insects (3) and bees (2). The two bees are both positioned within two flowers, while the insects appear to be beetle like and demonstrate a segmented carapace with spiked legs and dots on the …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AC2907
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold unidentified object possibly of the Bronze Age period, dating to 1500 BC- 800 BC. It consists of a rectangular strip of metal, which has been wrapped on itself in order to take the shape of a cylinder. The outer face of the cylinder is decorated with seven parallel grooves running lengthwise. The bead is dented and is blocked by hard soil, which has not been intentionally removed. Date: c. 1500 BC- 800 BC Dimensions: 9.07mm long; 5.06mm in diameter; 0.59mm in thickness of the strip. It weighs 0.93g (soil included). Discussion: This multi-grooved strips of gold is…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-448331
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold uninscribed quarter stater of the Eastern region, dating c. 60-40 BC. Rudd's 'Clacton Dragon' type, ABC 2353. This coin appears to be the first of its type on the PAS database.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-073AE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold hammered crown of Elizabeth I, dating c. 1560-1561. First coinage, Tower mint, initial mark: cross-crosslet. The coin is creased across its middle, but otherwise preserved in good condition.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6F9784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post Medieval Half Guinea of king George III (AD 1760-1820), dated to AD 1788. Obverse: Fifth laureate head right; GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA Reverse: Crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms; M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. (the abbreviated Latin reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae ET Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun ET Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C9EDC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A debased gold quarter stater of the Eastern region (attributed to Addedomaros) dating c. 40-20 BC. Rudd's 'Addedomaros Floral' type, ABC 2529. The blackish appearance of the coin's surface suggests a considerable content of silver and copper.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horringer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A49307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn gold quarter stater of the Eastern Region under Cunobelin, dating c. AD 10-40. Rudd's 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. ABC 2813, BMC 1843-1844.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7BB4E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold mourning type finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period, exactly 1709. The hoop is 'D' shaped in section and broadly oval in plan (squashed somewhat in post-depositional damage), plain on its outer face except for the deeply engraved depiction of a human skull at its apex. Traces of black enamel preserved in the recesses of the latter infer that at one point it was once fully decorated in this manner. The interior of the hoop is engraved with an inscription relating to the deceased individual the ring was made to represent in memoriam, reading as foll…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrentham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4128F1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but slightly distorted gold finger ring dating to the Medieval period. It demonstrates a circular 'D' sectioned hoop, the shoulders of which are decorated with stamped repeating lozenge motifs. At its apex is a rectangular flat bezel which lies flush with the rest of the hoop, decorated with a cross patte pointed. Date: c. 1200-1400 Dimensions: the ring hoop measures 20.65mm in diameter and 1.03mm thick at its base, while the bezel measures 4.01mm long by 3.0mm wide. It weighs 1.53g. Discussion: This appears to be a less common form of ring, with two e…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelsale cum Carlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-161EBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An imported gold Iron Age stater of the Ambiani/Gallia Belgica, dating to c. 60-50 BC (Gallic war uniface). Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse right. As ABC p. 28, no. 16.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.