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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with a perforated lug set on a central rib on the reverse. The face of the seal matrix is badly worn and infilled with earth rendering it illegible.Seals of this shape became popular in the 13th century therfore this seal most probably dates from this period.The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The seal matrix is 23.2mm long, 16.9mm wide and weighs 4.9g.Since the initial identification and recording of this object at the Bridlington Quay Metal Detecting Club rally the seal matrix has been cleaned and can now be seen to read +S'PETRI FIL'STEPHA meaning "Seal of Peter, son of Stephen".
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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