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Description: | A complete silver seal matrix of Medieval, thirteenth or fourteenth century date (AD 1250 - AD 1400). Length: 23.3mm; diameter of die: 20.1mm. Weight: 11.76g. The seal has a circular die and tapering handle. The handle is hexagonal in section and rises to a quatrefoil-shaped suspension loop below which are three contiguous collars. Describing an impression, the centre of the die has a slightly raised circle which encloses a fish facing right. The tip of the head and tail just break the circle. An initial mark at 12 o'clock is in the form of a simple plain cross. The inscription reads in a clockwise direction: S'RLEG_I_DES_C_EGIS (it could end "De S....." and be a person's name, although the opening letters may refer to an oganization.The seal matrix is in good condition and has a dark green patina. One of the facets of the handle has an oval depression which appears to be a casting flaw.
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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