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Description: | Lead seal matrix of pointed-oval shape. The central motif is a fleur-de-lis within an oval or drop-shaped groove. The inscription around is in Lombardic lettering. On the reverse is an unpierced lug at the 12 o'clock position, and also three concentric moulded ridges or borders around a central slightly raised area. Corroded and with some edges apparently missing. 13th century.The inscription was originally read as 'S. WALT(F/R)IL ODOC' i.e. seal of Walter son of Odoc. It seems perhaps more likely that it reads S':WALTERI COX DE (Seal of Walter Cox of...) with the E and R ligatured. Although the first name is well engraved, the surname is very poor and hard to read. The initial mark may be a fleur-de-lis.
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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