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Description: | An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy pointed oval (vesica) seal matrix with a moulded vertical central midrib on the reverse, that terminates in the remains of the rounded suspension loop at the top.The design on the obverse depicts a tonsured and robed figure standing left on the impression (right on the matrix) setting a chalice on a draped altar, and probably depicts a priest practicing Mass.The inscription is within a border (4.61mm wide, between two lines of beads). There is a four-pointed cross initial mark at the top. It is unclear. but appears to read + S'WILLI. Ph'LI. II POLLESWIThE. This is difficult to decipher; it clearly starts Seal of William, then appears to have an abbreviated form of Philip, and then ends in a surname like Polswith for which no modern version appears to exist.Length 34.08mm, Width 22.56, Thickness 2.75mm, Weight: 10.64g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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