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Description: | A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is in fairly poor condition, suffering from copper corrosion and the metal is flaky, making it difficult to read the legend. It is flat and oval in shape with a pierced suspension lug at one end on the reverse. The central device of the matrix is a cross which has arms that terminate in curled bifids.This is set within a circular border. Around the border is the legend, probably a personal legend. This appears to start with a star and the reads SI[G]I[LL]V[M] [?]EE?RO?IL?. The first part of the legend translates as 'the seal of', although as much of the second part of the seal is in poor condition and not all of the letters can be identified for certain the intended name is unclear. The seal matrix measures 20.17 mm long, 17.79 mm wide, 3.00 mm thick and weighs 3.6 grams. It has a very dark green to brown patina, with patches of lighter green caused by copper-alloy corrosion where the surface metal has flaked off. The seal matrix is likely to date from the 13th to 14th centuries AD.
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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