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Description: | Cast copper alloy vesica shaped seal matrix. The matrix has has a flat reverse with a small suspension loop at the top. Below the loop there is a moulded rib running slightly proud of the reverse down the centre.
The seal has a legend surrounding a motif, both enclosed within two beaded borders. The motif in the centre is of a dragon looking back over its body. The dragon has an open mouth and shown as if it is bellowing. The dragon has large pointed oval wings shown diagonally upwards and ribbed to define the scales or feathers. The tail is depicted by a series of dots, and is shown curled over at the end.
The legend surrounding the dragon reads +CREDEI MChII, which is a blunder or variant spelling of the motto 'CREDE MICHI, meaning 'trust/believe in me'.
This seal is nearly identical to one from Sussex, recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme Database as SUSS-9DB4E7. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Daubney, Adam - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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