Record ID: SUSS-F337DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval milled gold Portuguese 4000 reis or 'moidore' of João V (AD 1706-1750). Minted in Rio de Janeiro dated 1724. The coin is very slight bent in two areas forming a V, but is otherwise near pristine. Obverse description: Crowned arms of Portugal, vertical value at left '4000', titles of John V at right Obverse inscription: IOANNES.V.DG.PORT.ET.ALG.REX Reverse description: Cross potent, 'R' in each angle. Date of '1724' above between trefoils Reverse inscription: +IN+HOC+SIGNO+VINCES+ (four petal rosette sto…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-04EA22
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Post Medieval posie/posey finger ring with inscription dating c 1680-1780. The ring has a D shaped cross section with champfered edges. The external surface is plain and the internal surface has an engraved inscription in lower case with serifs reading: 'Vnited hearts death only parts'. The 'V' is upper case; the left side of which is formed from a double line. The inscription is followed by an engraved makers mark, possibly of a sun or flower formed of an annulet with eleven radiating lines or rays. Inside the annulet are three…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-5D2E3D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval gold inscribed 'posy' finger ring probably dating to the 18th Century. The plain hoop is bent and twisted and and the band has a plano-convex cross-section. It is plain and undecorated on the external surface. The inside surface is flat with an engraved inscription reading 'A token of my love', in lower case lettering with serifs but with a capital A. The left hand upright of the A is double barred. Measurements: length: 23.24mm; width of band: 3.44mm; thickness of band: 0.91mm and weight: 2.39g. Posie or Posy rings were a popular form of fin…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1E89E7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold inscribed post-medieval posy finger ring dating c. AD1650-1750. The circular hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and undecorated on the external surface of the band. The interior of the band is inscribed ' God unite our harts arights'. The text is set between a pair of incised parallel guide-lines. The lettering is separate with serifs and long loops on the 'd' and 'h' and flowing loops on the 'g'. The ring is in very good condition and undamaged. Measurements: diameter: 21.03 mm; width of band: 4.68mm; thickness of band: 1.65mm and wei…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlehampton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-473FD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold post-medieval Britain crown of James I (1603-1625), dating to AD 1605/6. Second coinage (1604-1619), initial mark: rose. North (1991), p145, no.2090. Spink (2013) no: 2625. Measurements: 21.73mm; thickness: 0.73mm and weight: 2.38g A short section of the outer flan incorporating the legend is missing, possibly clipped out, between 5 and 6 0'clock on the obverse. 
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-5637A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold 'fede' ring dating to the Post Medieval Period c. AD 1620-1730. The band is D shaped in cross-section and plain on the inside with no inscription or marks. The external surface is decorated with incised foliate scrollwork. Central to the design are a pair of incised clasped hands, each with wide cuffs and puffy sleeves. The rest of the band is decorated with three, evenly spaced, five petalled flowers which appear to have traces of black enamel remaining in the recesses of the petals. Each flower and the sleeves of the hands are connected with incised scrolling fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-050EC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partly clipped gold half angel of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1526), dating to the period AD 1509 to AD 1526. Minted at the Tower of London. Mint mark: Portcullis, crowned. Double saltire stops. Obverse: HENRIC GRA REX AGL Reverse: E CRUX AVS [SPE] VNICA. C.f. North vol 2, p 109, no 1761.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-06D614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval quarter guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820) dating to 1762. Spink no. 3741.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0F6912
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Charles I gold crown. The coin is in excellent condition, with only some parts of the legends worn. The initial mark is worn, but appears to be a crown (1635-1636) (North 1991:157) Obverse: Crowned bust left (Group D) with V behind. CAROLVS.D.G.MA.BR.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse: Garnished oval shield with crowned C R at sides. CVLTORES.SVI.DEVS.PROTEGIT (God protects His worshippers).
Created on: Friday 31st May 2019
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-345643
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription probably dating mid-17th century. There is some distortion to the band. There is no decoration on the external surface but there is an inscription on the internal surface. The inscription is in lower case reads "Rather dy then faith to deny". Dimensions: thickness: 0.88mm; width: 4.56mm; diameter: 20.95mm; weight: 2.77g. Discussion: The phrase 'Rather dy then faith to deny' Posy rings were often gifts exchanged by lovers and the messages engraved on the unseen side are an evocative insight into the past. Thes…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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Record ID: SUR-B6BBFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold posy ring with internal diameter of 18mm. The hoop is undecorated and is 3.5mm wide with a plano-convex cross sectional profile. The inside surface is flat and inscribed with the legend Let vertue be thy guide. There is a maker's mark of IW in gothic letters within a trapezoidal shield. The hoop is slightly bent out of shape. Circa mid 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-C64206
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post medieval, gold, finger ring, AD.1550-1700. The ring is a plain gold band on the exterior. The interior is inscribed with the 'posy' legend, Love untire is my desire followed by a makers stamp of I G in a recessed lozenge. Discussion: Gold posy finger rings were poplar during the 15th through the 18th centuries. Variations of this inscription are recorded in Evans (1931: 72). An item with similar calligraphy can be found in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum (AN2011.32) which dates to the 16th and 17th centuries. Several parallels are reported as Treasure and …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8F8989
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold, Post Medieval, finger ring, 'posy' type, probably 16th-17th century, AD.1550-1700, inscribed +TRI + AND + TRVSTE. The ring is complete, though, the band has been distorted from true, probably by post-depositional forces. The outside of the band is decorated with a repeating pattern of curvi-linear scrolls shaped like horizontal S's. The design seems foliate with a number of smaller patterns filling the gaps between the larger S shapes. The interior of the band is smooth, unlike the textured outer surface. It is decorated with incised lettering in a Roman fashion. Between …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Patching Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3A1C7E
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval gold guinea of Queen Anne (AD.1702-1714) dated 1713, that has had a silver suspension loop attached to create a pendant. Obverse of the coin depicts a bust of the queen, draped left, with legend ANNA.DEI. GRATIA. Reverse, cruciform shields of post union type with sceptres in saltire and central garter star, legend MAG./BRI.FR./ET.HIB/REG.17/13. The coin has a silver loop attached at the top of the obverse to convert it into a pendant. Weight: 8.2g Diameter: 25.03mm Ref. No. 3574 in 2013 Coins of England and the United Kingdom Spink:London
Created on: Monday 11th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
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Record ID: KENT-05E6BE
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A fine milled gold touch piece / medal from the reign of Charles II (r.1660-1685AD). Description: Obverse: Ship going left. Legend: 'CAR.II.D.G.M.B.FR.ET.HI.REX'. Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon. Reverse Legend: 'SOLI.DEO.GLORIA.' The touch piece is pierced just off 12 o'clock of the obverse and detail remains sharp Measurements: 21.4mm wide, 0.3mm thick and 3.35g in weight. Discussion: This is a touch piece, a gold medal purpose-made for use in the ceremony of Touching for the King's Evil, the ritual though which English monarchs exercised their thaumaturgic gift …
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-419C9E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring of probable late Post Medieval. The ring is a 'mourning ring' which is decorated on the outside of the band with an inscribed skull and inscribed on the interior of the band with the phrase 'Not lost but gon[sic] before'. There seems to be a double-struck hallmark inscribed with 'WC', in a punch of two conjoined circles with pellet between. Compare 1961,1202.322 in the British Museum which has the same mark. Maker's mark information from Anthony Dove March 2008, taken from British Museum collections online database: Possibly by William Coles, goldsmith of London.…
Created on: Friday 18th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-5FE1D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Post-Medieval gold posy ring. The outside of the hoop is plain whereas the inside of the hoop bears the inscription 'Happy in thee, hath God made me' in lower-case. The inside of the hoop also bears a maker's mark, possibly a 'TH'. The hoop is D-shaped in section. Dimensions: Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 2.9 g Diameter: 21.2 mm Discussion: This finger-ring is very similar to one in the British Museum's collection (AF.1265) which bears the same inscription and also has a plain outer hoop and an indecipherable maker's mark. Conclusion: In the absence of a l…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-3C7D12
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval gold posy ring. Gold band of D-shaped section, plain exterior, inscribed inside KEPE FAITH TIL DEATH. There is no maker's mark but the use of capital letters suggests a date of 16th -17th century. The same message, written as 'Keepe Faith till Death' is found on a gold posy ring the collection of the British Museum, 1961.1202.102, which was donated by Dame Joan Evans.
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loxwood area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FFF5C0
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A nearly complete gold object, perhaps a decorative button from a hat or dress, dating to the late medieval or early post-medieval period. It is formed in the shape of a delicate flower with recessed cells representing different segments of the flower. It has six large petals and a large circular centre with a centre-point and a small piece of coiled gold filigree (perhaps cannetille) around its circumference. In between each petal would have been a small sub-triangular piece of gold foil, probably representing foliage; only four of these remain, while the others have broken off. In t…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thakeham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-182937
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold rectangular mount from a jewellery item which frames a hexagonal shaped, purple glass or stone set in the recessed centre which has traces of black enamel. The rectangular centre is surrounded by a rectangular border of 16 clear faceted stones or glass each in an oval setting. The ones in the corners and the cnetre of the longer sides are larger and the corner ones project.into points. It is flat on the back with an oval hole to allow light to shine through the central hole. It was examined by Judy Rudoe of the British Museum and dated to the late 18th to 19th centurie…
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2010
Last updated: Friday 25th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Findon', grid reference and parish protected.