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Description: | A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (14th century AD). The matrix is of pointed oval shape, with a central longitudinal ridge on the reverse that terminates in a semi-circular suspension loop broken at the top (Max. Th.: 6.7mm). The die features a central motif surrounded by a impersonal legend; both are surrounded by beaded borders. The legend reads: '('Believe/trust in me'). This is a variant of the common rendering 'CREDE MIChI' (see for example Saunders ed. 1991, 33; ref. 22). The central device depicts bird bent over another similar bird; the second bird appears to cower. The feathers are well defined through incisions and pellets at the neck. The wing tips penetrate the border in places. This matrix is now slightly abraded and has an even dark grey patina.
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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