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Description: | A lead-alloy vesica-shaped seal matrix dating to the medieval period. In the centre of the seal is a male bust right (facing left on the impression) with a crescent above his head. The male has a tonsured head and he wears a robe. The surrounding inscription reads +SIGILL' HVGON' CAPLLI. The inscription may be translated as 'Seal of Hugh, Chaplian', or 'Seal of the Chapel of St Hugh'. There appear to be contraction marks above the two letter 'L's in CAPPLI which might indicate the latter.The reverse is decorated with a large fleur-de-lis. There is an incomplete suspension loop at the apex on the reverse.
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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