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Description: | A complete copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval circa 14th century date. It is of 'chess pawn' type having an oval shaped suspension loop at the top of a oval sectioned shaft, it measures 19.68mm in height and the die is 19.99mm by 18.35mm in size. The die is hexagonal in shape and very worn. There is a posible flower or even sceptre motif in its centre with a circular terminal vertical shaft and a V-shape below a crescent shape at the terminal, there is a star to the left of this. The border inscription is worn and reads S'VE[ ]RI[ ]LD[ ], this implies that this is a personal seal but the individuals name is no longer clear. Inscription: S'VE[ ]RI[ ]LD[ ] | 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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