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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD).The seal matrix is sub oval in plan, and rectangular in profile. The reverse is plain, and there are no clear methods of attachment present. The front of the matrix exhibits a crown at the top, with a circular legend below, surrounding three legs, with spurs on the feet, joined at the thigh. The legend reads: QUO CUNQUE JEGERIS STABIT (Whichever way you throw it, it will stand). The legend and device on the seal matrix is that of the Isle of Man.The seal matrix is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.It measures 45.37mm in length, 31.72mm wide and 5.21mm thick. It weighs 35.7 grams.
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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