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Description: | A medieval copper alloy seal matrix dating to 12th-15th century. The seal matrix has a conical handle and a circular die. There is a double collar half way up the stem with a circular suspension loop at the top. On the die there is an eagle, wings spread with the head facing left. The inscription reads S' EGIDII CLERICI (The seal of Egidius the cleric). There is a star and a cross at the beginning of the inscription. The inscription is within a beaded border.No parallels can be found for this object as it is a personal seal, however most seals of this type date from the 12th century onwards. Dimensions: height: 22.61 mm; diameter of die: 21.11 mm; weight: 10.62g.
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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