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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The die of the matrix is circular with a hexagonal handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers to a triple circumferential collar after which is a worn break. The die itself bears the central image within a circular border of a bird standing left with wing raised. The surrounding legend reads PRIVESV (I am private).The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The seal matrix is 16.1mm tall, 15.8mm in diameter and weighs 5.1g.
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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