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Description: | A lead personal seal matrix of probable 13th century date (see Harvey and McGuinness, 1996, p. 79-80).The slightly bent seal is circular in plan. When printed, the central image shows a large flower head comprising four large petals. This flower head overlies what appears to be two cross sceptres. The legend is contained within a line border and reads: '+S'hENRICI (head of animal, probably a stag) VICTOR', which translates as 'Seal of Henrici/Henry Victor'. The reverse of the seal is decorated with an inverted fleur-de-lis in relief. The base of the lis (top of the seal matrix) takes the form of a perforated lug handle.The object is corroded. It measures 26.4mm in diameter, 6.5mm thick and weighs 9.35g.
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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