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Description: | A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy circular seal matrix, depicting a Lion on the back Dragon or Wyvern. Around is the inscription; S[W]ILGRE[.]TI : FO : ESTIR[H] (crescent) S.To the reverse, behind the start of the legend, is a pierced D-shaped lug (the piercing is circular and 7.30mm in diameter). Extending below this to the opposite edge is a raised, narrowing ridge.The seal matrix measures 24.82mm in diameter, is 7.78mm thick (with loop; without loop the matrix is 3.39mm thick) and weighs 8.0g.Inscription: S[W]ILGRE[.]TI : FO : ESTIR[H] (crescent) S.
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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