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Description: | Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix. It has a facetted conical handle with a hexagonal cross section. There is a prominant collar of two horizontal ridges before a trilobed terminal which is perforated for suspension. The suspension loop is filled with corrosion material. The die is roughly circular, diameter 19.49mm, with worn and slightly damaged edges. The design is comprised of a central four-leafed motif within a beaded circle. The surrounding legend reads LEL AMI AVET (You have a loyal friend). The seal matrix has an even mid to dark green patina. It is 25.42mm long, 7.09mm wide and 6.23mm thick. Weight 9.41 grams.
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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