Suffolk Detectorist
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A random look back at 30 years of metal detecting in Suffolk.
A mix of common finds, and some special.
Enjoy.
Also
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A mix of common finds, and some special.
Enjoy.
Also
@sdetectorist on Instagram.
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 😍
SPORTING
NEW DESIGNS
NEW DESIGNS
February 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
SPORTING
NEW DESIGNS
NEW DESIGNS
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Another item saved from the scrap box.
Took some careful annealing and straightening (tiny steps), and another barrel session.
And after googling, discovered I had a second part (crown/Ubique part)
Now a very presentable
Royal Artillery Edwardian Cap badge
Took some careful annealing and straightening (tiny steps), and another barrel session.
And after googling, discovered I had a second part (crown/Ubique part)
Now a very presentable
Royal Artillery Edwardian Cap badge
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Another item saved from the scrap box.
Took some careful annealing and straightening (tiny steps), and another barrel session.
And after googling, discovered I had a second part (crown/Ubique part)
Now a very presentable
Royal Artillery Edwardian Cap badge
Took some careful annealing and straightening (tiny steps), and another barrel session.
And after googling, discovered I had a second part (crown/Ubique part)
Now a very presentable
Royal Artillery Edwardian Cap badge
My most travelled button.
10747 miles 😲
Joseph Bidencope, of Hobart Town in Tasmania.
Born 1837 in Poland, sailed from London to Tasmania in 1858.
Died in 1915.
Set up his business in 1860, becoming a well known fashion house.
Still going until his grandson sold it in 1977.
10747 miles 😲
Joseph Bidencope, of Hobart Town in Tasmania.
Born 1837 in Poland, sailed from London to Tasmania in 1858.
Died in 1915.
Set up his business in 1860, becoming a well known fashion house.
Still going until his grandson sold it in 1977.
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
My most travelled button.
10747 miles 😲
Joseph Bidencope, of Hobart Town in Tasmania.
Born 1837 in Poland, sailed from London to Tasmania in 1858.
Died in 1915.
Set up his business in 1860, becoming a well known fashion house.
Still going until his grandson sold it in 1977.
10747 miles 😲
Joseph Bidencope, of Hobart Town in Tasmania.
Born 1837 in Poland, sailed from London to Tasmania in 1858.
Died in 1915.
Set up his business in 1860, becoming a well known fashion house.
Still going until his grandson sold it in 1977.
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Another batch out of the tumbler. Most of this was destined for scrap, just wanted to bulk up the mix a bit.
Most of the coins were beyond identification, so surprised to see a William and Mary. There's also an 18th century token in there. More work required on that one.
Most of the coins were beyond identification, so surprised to see a William and Mary. There's also an 18th century token in there. More work required on that one.
February 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Another batch out of the tumbler. Most of this was destined for scrap, just wanted to bulk up the mix a bit.
Most of the coins were beyond identification, so surprised to see a William and Mary. There's also an 18th century token in there. More work required on that one.
Most of the coins were beyond identification, so surprised to see a William and Mary. There's also an 18th century token in there. More work required on that one.
Elizabeth I penny
"A" mint mark
AD 1582-1584
Henry III cut farthing
Possibly Bury St Edmunds mint
AD 1247-1279
(Very strange wear on obverse)
"A" mint mark
AD 1582-1584
Henry III cut farthing
Possibly Bury St Edmunds mint
AD 1247-1279
(Very strange wear on obverse)
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Elizabeth I penny
"A" mint mark
AD 1582-1584
Henry III cut farthing
Possibly Bury St Edmunds mint
AD 1247-1279
(Very strange wear on obverse)
"A" mint mark
AD 1582-1584
Henry III cut farthing
Possibly Bury St Edmunds mint
AD 1247-1279
(Very strange wear on obverse)