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Description: | A cast lead alloy seal matrix dating from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The matrix is circular and carries the device (described from the impression) of a central, large pellet surrounded by a ring of six or seven smaller pellets, all within a circle. The legend is very worn. It seems to begin "S' ALEX", meaning seal of Alex[ander?] but the remainder is indecipherable so the full name is unknown. On the upper side of the matrix is a moulded fleur-de-lis, the stem of which forms the lug or handle which appears not to be pierced for suspension. The matrix is 28.3mm in diameter and 6.1mm thick. It weighs 15.71gm.
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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