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Description: | A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix in very good condition, dating to the 13th or 14th century.The seal matrix is circular in shape with a diameter of 18.4 mm. The imprint of the seal shows a right face bust with a prominent nose and a small, circular hat. The legend reads CAPVT SERVI DEI which translates as "the head of the servant of God". There is a star initial mark and four pellets after the end of the legend. When placed with the die face down, the handle curves inwards and upwards from the edges and there is a collar before the circular handle which is intact. There are examples of seals such as this one in the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum catalogue, number 17 and with this legend on the PAS database: SUR-190572.
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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