Suffolk Detectorist
@sdetectorist.bsky.social
A random look back at 30 years of metal detecting in Suffolk.
A mix of common finds, and some special.
Enjoy.
Also
@sdetectorist on Instagram.
A mix of common finds, and some special.
Enjoy.
Also
@sdetectorist on Instagram.
It's been a funny old day, sunshine and showers, hot and cold, windy and still.
But when I get home, I can always rely on some coins being golden 🥰
But when I get home, I can always rely on some coins being golden 🥰
February 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
It's been a funny old day, sunshine and showers, hot and cold, windy and still.
But when I get home, I can always rely on some coins being golden 🥰
But when I get home, I can always rely on some coins being golden 🥰
February 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM
My next button drawer is under way. Bit more involved this one, as tying buttons on.
Pins layed out in grid to guide me later.
Pins layed out in grid to guide me later.
February 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
My next button drawer is under way. Bit more involved this one, as tying buttons on.
Pins layed out in grid to guide me later.
Pins layed out in grid to guide me later.
February 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
A first for me, exactly one year ago today.
A roman silver Siliqua.
Arcadius, Mint of Milan.
AD 393-4
And 7 days later, I found a second, exactly the same 🤷🏻♂️
(I rarely clean a coin, but took a chance on it, as it was completely illegible when found)
A roman silver Siliqua.
Arcadius, Mint of Milan.
AD 393-4
And 7 days later, I found a second, exactly the same 🤷🏻♂️
(I rarely clean a coin, but took a chance on it, as it was completely illegible when found)
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
A first for me, exactly one year ago today.
A roman silver Siliqua.
Arcadius, Mint of Milan.
AD 393-4
And 7 days later, I found a second, exactly the same 🤷🏻♂️
(I rarely clean a coin, but took a chance on it, as it was completely illegible when found)
A roman silver Siliqua.
Arcadius, Mint of Milan.
AD 393-4
And 7 days later, I found a second, exactly the same 🤷🏻♂️
(I rarely clean a coin, but took a chance on it, as it was completely illegible when found)
Copper alloy clog, or shoe clasps.
Dating to c. 1700-1930
Even have a matching pair, (top row)
A few more items for display drawers 😊
Dating to c. 1700-1930
Even have a matching pair, (top row)
A few more items for display drawers 😊
February 15, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Copper alloy clog, or shoe clasps.
Dating to c. 1700-1930
Even have a matching pair, (top row)
A few more items for display drawers 😊
Dating to c. 1700-1930
Even have a matching pair, (top row)
A few more items for display drawers 😊
Please don't hate me.
I did this in honor of the service person who was willing to sacrifice themselves for our country
WW1 Army Service Corps cap badge.
(the pin was detached and fell out when I cleaned the soil out)
I did this in honor of the service person who was willing to sacrifice themselves for our country
WW1 Army Service Corps cap badge.
(the pin was detached and fell out when I cleaned the soil out)
February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Please don't hate me.
I did this in honor of the service person who was willing to sacrifice themselves for our country
WW1 Army Service Corps cap badge.
(the pin was detached and fell out when I cleaned the soil out)
I did this in honor of the service person who was willing to sacrifice themselves for our country
WW1 Army Service Corps cap badge.
(the pin was detached and fell out when I cleaned the soil out)
Todays 50 calibre case was manufactured at
LC = Lake City Army Ammunition Plant - Independence, Missouri
In 1943
LC = Lake City Army Ammunition Plant - Independence, Missouri
In 1943
February 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Todays 50 calibre case was manufactured at
LC = Lake City Army Ammunition Plant - Independence, Missouri
In 1943
LC = Lake City Army Ammunition Plant - Independence, Missouri
In 1943
Today's hammered penny has me defeated.
Probably minted in York.
Could date anywhere from 1279-1489, but I'm guessing it will be nearer the later dates.
Probably minted in York.
Could date anywhere from 1279-1489, but I'm guessing it will be nearer the later dates.
February 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Today's hammered penny has me defeated.
Probably minted in York.
Could date anywhere from 1279-1489, but I'm guessing it will be nearer the later dates.
Probably minted in York.
Could date anywhere from 1279-1489, but I'm guessing it will be nearer the later dates.
Live but damaged 50 calibre browning machine gun bullet. I'll take the casing, but not the cordite 😬
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Live but damaged 50 calibre browning machine gun bullet. I'll take the casing, but not the cordite 😬
That was an unexpected find from this bit of the field, but very welcome. A medieval silver penny, but one that has been pierced for suspension 😊
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
That was an unexpected find from this bit of the field, but very welcome. A medieval silver penny, but one that has been pierced for suspension 😊
First find of the day. Another military cap badge to restore 🤗
February 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM
First find of the day. Another military cap badge to restore 🤗
My most common holed button find.
"SUSPENDER"
May have been used to sucure ones braces.
"SUSPENDER"
May have been used to sucure ones braces.
February 14, 2026 at 7:43 AM
My most common holed button find.
"SUSPENDER"
May have been used to sucure ones braces.
"SUSPENDER"
May have been used to sucure ones braces.
February 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
When I start something..... 😂 🤣
(And how I lined them up)
(And how I lined them up)
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
When I start something..... 😂 🤣
(And how I lined them up)
(And how I lined them up)
This could take a while 😂 🤣
Middle row Ipswich, then local ish, moving on to general towns. Above will just be named, or brands.
Middle row Ipswich, then local ish, moving on to general towns. Above will just be named, or brands.
February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This could take a while 😂 🤣
Middle row Ipswich, then local ish, moving on to general towns. Above will just be named, or brands.
Middle row Ipswich, then local ish, moving on to general towns. Above will just be named, or brands.
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
February 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
February 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM
13th February 2023
I think the key is my favourite.
What secrets did it secure 😊
I think the key is my favourite.
What secrets did it secure 😊
February 13, 2026 at 6:21 AM
13th February 2023
I think the key is my favourite.
What secrets did it secure 😊
I think the key is my favourite.
What secrets did it secure 😊
Why go to the trouble of recording my buttons on database ....
Because I can print out some nice labels, for display, and duplicate storage 😁
Because I can print out some nice labels, for display, and duplicate storage 😁
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Why go to the trouble of recording my buttons on database ....
Because I can print out some nice labels, for display, and duplicate storage 😁
Because I can print out some nice labels, for display, and duplicate storage 😁
12th February 2023
A heavily clipped silver penny.
Probably Edward IV.
Irish third 'light' issue
AD 1473
A heavily clipped silver penny.
Probably Edward IV.
Irish third 'light' issue
AD 1473
February 12, 2026 at 6:47 AM
12th February 2023
A heavily clipped silver penny.
Probably Edward IV.
Irish third 'light' issue
AD 1473
A heavily clipped silver penny.
Probably Edward IV.
Irish third 'light' issue
AD 1473
Just a few decorative buttons 🥰
February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Just a few decorative buttons 🥰
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
11th February 2022.
Look at that profile 😍
Look at that profile 😍
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
11th February 2022.
Look at that profile 😍
Look at that profile 😍