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Description: | Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of 13th or 14th century dateThe seal matrix is near-complete, with some peripheral damage and had a circular die (of 18.9mm diameter) with an hexagonally faceted handle and triangular or trefoil loop (with an overall length of 21.5mm and a weight of 7.2g). The loop (11.0mm wide and with internal dimensions of 5.2mm x 4.5mm) is of sub-triangular section. The seal die is corroded and has lost some of the encircling legend. At the centre is a shield containing three diagonal grooves (three bends) and there is a six-pointed star (mullet) in the top right hand corner (sinister chief) of the shield (on the impression). The legend is now difficult to read, some letters may be suggested:* h
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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