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Description: | A Medieval lead alloy seal matrix (late 12th -13th century). The pointed oval seal matrix is flat with a pierced lug and raised rib on the reverse. The die has a star central motif with personal inscription around the edge. The inscription reads: S' ANNAIS LE FEME WIL' DV' which can be read as SIGILLUM ANNAIS LE FEMME WILLELMI DVN which means: the seal of Annais the wife of William Dun.
Dimensions: length: 33.81mm; width: 19.55mm; thickness: 3.32mm; weight: 11.68g.
Identification by Christopher Whittack, Medieval seal matrix specialist. Inscription: S' ANNAIS LE FEME WIL' DV' | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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