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Description: | A Medieval (c.1300-1400) copper alloy flat circular seal matrix depicting a tonsured head facing left around which is the inscription *CAPVT WILLI SERVI DEI (the head of William, a servant of God) within two beaded circles.To the reverse is a transverse band, 2.44mm wide at one edge and expanding to 5.57mm at the opposite edge, with a D-shaped loop projecting from it at this point. The loop has a slight collar below it.The seal matrix measures 24.57mm in diameter, is 2.95mm thick, stands 8.72mm high (including the loop to the reverse) and weighs 8.47g. Discolouration to both front and reverse was apparent when the recorder received the find, and is presumed to be residue from impressions taken of the matrix.Such devotional seal matrices became common after c.1300 (Harvey & McGuinness, 1996, p.88-9).
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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