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Description: | Copper alloy seal matrix, circular, with a hexagonal conical handle ending in a collared lozengiform loop. In the centre of the die are the letters IHC below a line with a central dome topped by an equal-armed cross (presumably representing a church). The inscription reads +PRIVE S V.AVE, presumably "I am private: hail : Jesus" . The edges of the die are worn, affecting some of the lettering. Overall length is 28.08mm, diameter of the die is c.18mm, and the width of the loop at the widest part is 8.02mm. Weight is 10.41g. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1200
1450 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Rachel Atherton | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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