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Description: | A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy seal matrix with hexagon-shaped die and hexagonally-faceted handle, terminating in a pierced lozenge. The object stands 19.97mm in height and weighs 7.7g. The die measures 15.24x17.10mm.The die bears the legend S'. h DEPEChy . ChI' * (Seal of H De Pechy, possibly from somewhere abbreviated to ChI - Chippenham?) around a central fleur de lis. Below the fleur de lis is a horizontal platform with three radiating lines from the centre.On the other side of the die are three tiny circular punch marks (between the * and S') to help site the matrix.With thanks to Rob Webley (Hampshire FLO) and Laura Burnett (Somerset FLO).
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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