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Description: | A complete worn crude lead seal matrix likely to be medieval circa 13th century date. This matrix is flat and circular in shape measuring 38mm in diameter. On the reverse there is a central integral cylindrical projection, now bent to one side, 15mm in length and 8mm in width. It is possibly complete or part of an incomplete loop, it is too worn to be certain. The area where the projection joins the circular die of the matrix is distorted and has open cracks through it, the shape of these correspond to a central flat topped shield shaped motif on the front face, it is possible that when this shield shape was incised in the centre of the die the lead was cut too deeply weakening it and causing it to crack apart at this point. Although there may have been something originally depicted on the shield it is now impossible to see due to wear. The die also has a border legend, this begins with a crude cross and reads, S'ROBII LO II I(G?), it is likely that at least some of the vertical parallel lines represent the unbarred letter 'N.' The seal would therefore read, 'The seal of Rob(i)n Lon(g).' This is therefore a personal seal matrix belonging to this individual. Inscription: S'ROBII LO II I(G?) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Minter, Faye - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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