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Description: | A complete Medieval copper-alloy conical pendant seal matrix with a circular die (c. 1200-c. 1400).The handle is hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the die towards a suspension loop. Immediately beneath the loop there is a collar. The circular die has an inner plain border. An outer border may have been lost to damage or corrosion around the periphery. The die bears a facing male with a beard and wearing mitre style headgear.The inscription starts at 12 o'clock where there is a star initial mark and reads:IESV' DEO' SEOThis seal has a dark brown patina and the handle is slightly worn.Height: 19.4mm; diameter: 17.4mm. Weight: 6.03g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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