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Description: | A copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. Ecclesiastical seal probably dating from the 13th century AD. The seal die is a pointed oval in shape and measures 33.6mm high by 19.4mm wide and 1.6mm thick. The central image depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the young Christ on her knee. The legend reads: "+ AVE MARIA GRA PLENA OMS TEC" (OMS TEC presumably being a shortened version of "dominus tecum"). A circular lug handle projects from the top of the die giving the piece an overall height of 39.2mm. The reverse has a central vertical rib. The object weighs 7.59g. There is a small amount of damage, otherwise the object is in a good condition.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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