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Description: | A cast lead seal matrix of Medieval date. It is circular in form, trapezoidal in section , with an uneven back face (possibly decorated?) and an integrally cast semi-circular suspension loop that has been partially folded against the back face. The front face carries a die with a central floral or foliate motif of eight petals/leaves, all within an inner border. Surrounding the border is a legend that reads *S'VEN:M[]SMARTIN, a personal seal for the named individual, Vincent, his surname missing one letter but seemingly reading M[u?]smartin. It measures 26.68mm in diameter, 4.27mm in thickness and 13.75g in weight.This is a personal seal for the individual named on the matrix. Its form and size is indicative of a date in the early-13th century AD (Harvey and McGuinness1996: pp.79-80).
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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