Record ID: SUSS-536299
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bronze unit of the city of Opus, in Lokris (Greece) dating to c. 350-338 BC Obv. Head of Persephone right Rev. OΠONTIΩN; Ajax, son of Oileus, advancing right, holding sword and shield Diameter: 24.07mm; thickness: 3.32mm: weight: 6.37g.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AE2C76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. AD. 1558-1603. Second issue coin, dated 1575. London mint. Inital mark Eglantine. North(1991) p134. ref 1997. The coin measures 25.53mm diameter, 1.16mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams. Discussion: The coin has been pierced just below the rose, possibly to be used as a pendant and also deliberately bent. Delieberately bent coins are sometimes referred to as 'love tokens'. They were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples, but were particularly commo…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AE1555
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy Modern crucifix pendant. The celtic style wheel-headed cross is decorated on the upper side with bordered curvilinear vegetal motifs occupying its arms. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The suspension loop has broken from the top. A similar example on the database is NLM-984416.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ADFC63
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an unidentified copper alloy object probably dating to the Post-Medieval period.  A cast copper alloy object in the form of a curved horn, with a shallow V-shaped cross section. The tip is complete but there is a transverse break at the opposite end.  The upper surface is plain and bevelled with a central ridge running from the break to the tip. The reverse is concave and hollow. Length: 27.28mm; Width: 11.26mm; thickness: 4.02mm and weight: 4.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-ADD7BD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount with integral lugs dating to the Post-Medieval Period c. AD 1600-1800. The mount has a raised rectangular central boss set on a rectangular base with sloping sides. The reverse is concave with the remains of two integral lugs centrally placed near each short edge. The mount is plain and undecorated. It is heavily corroded deep red with bright green patches. Measurements: length: 18.63mm; width: 14.81mm; thickness: 4.22mm and weight: 3.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ADBD9C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy and copper alloy weight or gaming piece of Early Medieval date, about AD 800 - 1100. The objects consists of a thick rectangular lead block with rounded edges. At the centre of the top face is set a circular domed copper-alloy element. The lead has a distinct oxidised patination leaving it an off white-cream colour, the set copper-alloy element has dark green patination which is damaged in patches. The base is flat. It measures 24.67mm long, 22.21mm wide and 11.15mm thick. (14.20mm thick with copper alloy). The copper alloy is 13.67mm diameter. The object weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AD936A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete iron and lead nail. AD. 1600-1800. A wrought iron nail with its head sheathed in lead, possibly to delay its corrosion in an exposed position. The shaft is rectangular in section and the lead head is semi-spherical with a flat top. The nail measures 23.2mm long. The head measures 20.3mm diameter and 9.06mm thick. The nail weighs 19.2 grams Previous examples on the database have been dated to the Post-Medieval period, e.g.: SUSS-D9ED76, NLM-6B0777, NLM-9784DB and NLM-77889A.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AD5BB3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy decorative mount in the form of a flower of post-medieval date c. AD 1600-1800. The sub-circular mount is flat and moulded in high relief, the centre of the flower is flat and circular with a raised rim. The petals are formed of raised moulded ridges creating a rounded arch within which are rosettes of raised pellets. The rosettes consist of a central pellet surrounded by a circle of eight pellets. On the other edge of the mount between the arches of each petal, is a bifid knob. The rear is rough and uneven. The mount is broken with about 40% of the pl…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AD3888
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting probably dating to the Medieval Period, c. AD. 1250-1500. The object is sub-oval in plan. The terminal end is rounded with the opposite edge being straight below which are two rivet holes. One hole still has the rivet in place. The other rivet is missing with the hole truncated by the abraded outside edge. The object is very corroded but does have feint traces of gilding remaining. The object measures 32.08mm long, 15.29mm wide, 0.85mm thick and weighs 1.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ACFDA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy medieval strap slide with separate rivet dating c. AD 1350-1450. The frame is trapezoidal with a slightly thickened, wider and D-sectioned outside edge, and a thinner, narrower, rectangular-sectioned bar. The bar has a hole for a central separate rivet, which is missing. The loop has a dark green patina. The object measures 14.25mm long, 18.62mm wide, 1.44mm thick and weighs 2.3 grams. Other examples on the database include: SUR-80BB5D; SUR-B278F8; and LIN-6A49B6. Published examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991), no's: 124…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ACDC6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE2) of Magnentius (A.D. 350 - 353), dating to the period A.D. 350 - 353 (Reece Period 18). Gloria Romanorum reverse type showing Emperor riding right spearing barbarian. Minted in Trier. RIC Vol: VIII: 270. Diameter: 21.02mm: Weight: 5.6g
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ACC43E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver continental imitation of a penny of Edwardian type dating to the early 14th Century. Obverse: crowned bust facing. Inscription: +EDWRANGLDNShYB Reverse: Long cross dividing inscription with three pellets in each angle. Legend: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Measurements: diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 0.95mm and weight: 1.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ACAF45
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy pointed circular stud probably dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The stud takes the form of a domed convex circular plate with an integral rivet projecting from the centre of the hollowed reverse. The rivet is square in cross-section and tapers to a sharp point. It is bent to 45 degrees halfway along the shank. Measurements: diameter: 23.89; width: 15.86mm; thickness of plate: 1.95mm and weight: 7.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AC8E92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate, possibly barbarous, of unknown Emperor, dating from AD 260-310. Unclear reverse type with standing figure, unknown mint. Measurements: diameter: 16.04mm; thickness: 1.06mm and weight: 0.95g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AC7ABC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unknown emperor, dating to c. AD 260-410. Unknown mint, unclear reverse type. Measurements: diameter: 14.88mm; thickness: 0.98mm; weight: 1.0g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AC724F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unknown emperor, dating to c. AD 260-410. Unknown mint, unclear reverse type. Measurements: diameter: 16.01mm; thickness: 1.54mm and weight: 1.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AC5A5D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval to Early Post Medieval cauldron leg dating c. AD 1250 - 1700. It is in the form of an animal foot or paw. The leg is sub-triangular in section with a slightly concaved back. There is a transveres collar at the front seperating the leg from the foot. The foot is also sub-traiangular with five raised 'toes' on the front. It widens and projects forward from the collar to the base.The underside of the foot is flat although worn. It is broken on the top edge. It measures 41.65mm long, 26.88mm wide, 12.59mm thick and weighs 61.9 grams.. It has a gree…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AC40B8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal. AD 1500 - 1700. Only one disc of the seal remains with a very worn raised decoration. This includes either a sword or a cross on the right and possibly a large inital on the left. The reverse is plain. The cloth seal is a light grey colour. The cloth seal measures 20.55 in diameter, 2.54mm thick and weighs 5.65 grams. Discussion: Cloth seals were lead seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the quality of cloth sold and levied a tax o…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AB57C6
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal. AD 1500 - 1750. The seal consists of two circular discs. Disc one is a rivet disc and is plain it is then folded over to disc two. Disc two is decorated in the middle with the inital P, which is within a raised circle. Around this circle are the smaller intials of RIEV. Above the P between the initals E and V is a fleurs-de-lis. At the top of this disc is a connecting strip, wich is damaged at the end possibly broken from two further discs. The cloth seal is a light grey colour. The cloth seal measures as follows. Disc one …
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-AB443E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval object, perhaps a component of a strap, box or book fitting probably dating c. AD.1200 - 1500. The fitting consists of a solid flat rectangular plate with a transverse uneven break at one end and a flat sub-oval projection at the other with a central, circular perforation and a small knop at the apex. The plate is plain and undecorated and black in colour. Measurements: length: 26.76mm; width: 12.37mm; thickness: 1.82mm and weight: 3.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
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